Carbon Accountant (FLAG) - Contract Position

ROLEWe are looking for a highly motivated Carbon Accountant to support the end-to-end delivery of carbon footprints and climate reporting disclosures aligned with industry standards. This person will have specific experience in Forest,Land & Agriculture (FLAG) emission calculations and will lead clients through technical conversations, GHG emission calculations, and related reporting across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, while receiving support from senior team members. Clients range in size, industry, and location, and this person will provide guidance on preparing for and reporting to mandatory and voluntary frameworks such as CDP, Ecovadis, SBTi, and Microsoft. Additional cross-functional support is expected as needed in product development, customer success, and business development.Expected start date would be in May 2026. This position’s employment is anticipated for ~6 months with the possibility of extension.Applicants must be based in North America. Sponsorship is not available at this time.KEY EXPERIENCEKey Experience:Experience in FLAG-related emissions calculations following GHG Protocol Land Sector Guidance & SBTi FLAG Guidance2+ years’ experience in GHG emissions accounting.Strong motivation and passion for carbon accounting and sustainability.Internal & external communication skills, including written and verbal. Calculating and report Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions with limited guidance.Excellent mathematical skills and ability to work with data in various formats.Knowledge of reporting frameworks as it relates to carbon accounting including CDP, SBTi, Ecovadis, etc.Familiarity with carbon accounting standards (ISO 14064, GHG Protocol, etc.)Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex information to non-technical audiences.Ability to handle several clients and projects at once while meeting deadlines.High level of proficiency in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel.Nice-to-haves that will make you stand out:Exposure to supplier engagement, inventory management plans, and decarbonization strategies for multiple industries Preparing and delivering GHG inventories for limited 3rd party assuranceEnjoys independent research & process improvement deploymentsSKILLS & STRENGTHSExtremely high attention to detail and organizational skillsAvid learner that is always seeking to expand expertise and share findings with the teamProactive, takes initiative, and a problem solverOutstanding verbal and written communication skills (both internally and externally)Excellent time management and ability to navigate competing priorities and deadlines for different clients at the same timeAbility to respond positively to pressure and take a flexible approach to a dynamic, fast moving and changing work environment.A team player, collaborative but also the ability to work independently with little supervisionCapable of self-led learning and process implementationAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Asana, and SlackProfessional presence with the ability to quickly establish personal credibility and demonstrate expertiseAble to work on virtual teams across different time zonesOur ideal candidate will be someone who wants to flourish in a technical analytics environment at the leading edge of sustainability.WHAT WE OFFER~6 month contract position - weekly rate (~$1,000 - $1,700) based on experienceOpportunity to make a meaningful impact on climate action by helping businesses embrace sustainabilityRemote and hybrid work options We hire talented and passionate people from a variety of backgrounds because we want our global employee base to represent the wide diversity of our customers. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every bullet point listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. If you’re a builder at heart, share our company values, and are enthusiastic about making software toolmaking ubiquitous, we want to hear from you.Greenplaces is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.Originally posted on Himalayas