Summary

Ekō (formerly SumOfUs) is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Contractor to join us in our fight for a sustainable, equitable future for all. We win campaigns against corporations prioritizing profit over the health and sustainability of people and the planet. If you are excited about global economic justice, love working in fast-paced, experimental environments and have expertise in international accounts payable, then this might be the role for you.

The Accounts Payable Contractor will oversee the accounts payable function and will be responsible for monitoring incoming emails in the invoices mailbox, processing supplier invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and resolving queries from suppliers. Additionally, the role involves assisting with the multi-currency payment process and contributing to ad hoc projects as required. As someone with previous accounts payable experience, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running, bringing your finance knowledge and attention to detail skills to this role.

This role is remote for up to 40 hours per week over 12 months, with the potential for an extension. It is open to candidates between GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and GMT +2 (Eastern European Time).

Please be aware that this is a temporary contracted position with a fixed term, not a salaried core staff role. If you have any questions on what this means, please reach out via [email protected] prior to application.

About Ekō

Ekō is a global movement of consumers, investors, and workers standing together to hold corporations accountable for their actions and forge a new and sustainable path for our global economy. We are a movement of more than 21 million people, brought together by a global team of 40+ campaigners, fundraisers, product and operations staff. Our purpose is to challenge corporate power everywhere. We hold the biggest corporations in the world (and their political allies) to account by mobilising millions of people to take collective action.

We are aiming to fundamentally reshape the global economy to put people and planet over profit, but we know we can not do it alone. We build partnerships with on-the-ground activists and organisers, and we follow their lead. We innovate, experiment and embrace professional and organizational growth. We invest in people and we invest in how we work, because our vision calls on us to build the most effective, global, diverse, and talented team possible.

Scope of work

• Monitor incoming emails in the invoices mailbox;
• Handle the processing of supplier invoices;
• Reconcile supplier statements;
• Resolve queries from suppliers;
• Assist with the multi-currency payment process;
• Participate in ad hoc projects as needed.

Skills and experiences you will need to bring:

All roles at Ekō require you to:

• Be dedicated to building a fairer and more sustainable global economy;
• Demonstrate a commitment to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work community;
• Communicate in English (English is our primary working language at Ekō); and
• Work remotely.

And, this role in particular will require you to:

• A solid understanding of accounts payable;
• Experience in multi-currency payments;
• Proficiency with Google suite programs and Microsoft Excel;
• Great attention to detail;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Strong data input experience with a high level of accuracy;
• Demonstrate a logical and practical approach;
• Excellent prioritization skills;
• Act with integrity, honesty and discretion.

Big pluses

We know that no one can possibly have all these skills and experiences - you will likely be able to bring 2 or 3 of the following to our team:

• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online;
• Familiarity with Expensify and Bill.com;
• Experience working for a global nonprofit organization.

Applications close on 29 February 2024. Applications are only accepted through our website: www.eko.org/about/jobs/.

How to apply

We don’t find cover letters particularly helpful in understanding how someone might fit a role. Instead, use the form below to upload your resume and your answers to the following questions in English:

• Why are you applying for the Accounts Payable Officer role at Ekō? (suggested word limit: 200)
• Please describe your previous experience working in Accounts Payable within an organization. What did you find the most challenging? (suggested word limit: 300)
• List which of the “Big Pluses” above you believe you bring to your work with Ekō, with a few words of explanation;
• Are there qualifications, certificates or experience that you believe make you particularly suited to this role? (suggested word limit: 200)

Further details

Compensation is competitive and will be determined based on a combination of experience, seniority, and where you live. (For some context: this position in France would pay between €29-35 EUR per hour depending on experience, seniority and location. In other regions, compensation will be adjusted for local currency and local market rates.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and are committed to racial equity and social justice.