Who We Are

Outward Bound USA (OBUSA) is a national nonprofit educational organization with a mission to spark lifelong growth through challenge—outside. For more than 60 years, we have worked to expand access to transformative learning experiences for young people across the country. Our work is guided by a bold vision: generations of youth empowered to realize their potential—rising with courage, leading with compassion, and building more connected, resilient communities.

OBUSA serves as the national organization for Outward Bound in the United States. We charter and support the network of OB schools, steward the Outward Bound brand and trademark, and set national standards for safety and risk management. Through scholarship fundraising and national initiatives, we work to remove barriers to participation and strengthen the overall impact of the Outward Bound system.

Position Impact

Guided by our Vision for Impact 2030, OBUSA advances this work through targeted initiatives designed to:

• Create new and expanded capacity within network Schools by positioning Outward Bound as a valued educational partner to families, schools, and community-based organizations
• Accelerate access to outdoor and experiential learning for historically underserved communities
• Strengthen a leading-edge research and development engine to continuously improve program quality and outcomes.
• Cultivate a workplace that attracts, develops, and retains exceptional outdoor educators and mission-driven professionals across the system

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Staff Accountant ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of OBUSA’s financial records and reporting. This role plays a key part in maintaining strong financial stewardship, supporting organizational decision-making, and collaborating with network School Finance Officers to ensure clarity and transparency across the network.

Our Culture

At Outward Bound USA, our work is grounded in trust, courage, accountability, and service. We foster openness and inclusion, communicate honestly, and value the perspectives each person brings. We embrace challenge, take thoughtful risks, and learn from both success and failure. We hold ourselves responsible for our commitments and show up in service to one another and to the OB network Schools we exist to support.

We believe in being crew, not passengers. Everyone contributes, every voice matters, and we move forward together.

Functions and Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Management (35%) 

• Ensure all AR/AP transactions are accurately recorded and supporting records remain current.
• Oversee invoicing, collections tracking, and payment processing.
• Maintain subsidiary ledgers and ensure alignment with the general ledger.
• Support effective cash-flow management through timely processing.

Month-End Close and Financial Reporting (35%) 

• Complete monthly close procedures, including account reconciliations. 
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and organizational financial controls.
• Assist the CFO with quarterly and systemwide financial reporting.

Vendor and Purchasing Program Oversight (30%) 

• Maintain vendor records, including W-9 documentation and payment information.
• Administer the purchasing card (P-Card) program, supporting cardholders and approving managers to ensure adherence to purchasing policies.
• Prepare annual 1099 reporting.

Competencies

• Financial Acumen - You have a thorough understanding of accounting principles, GAAP compliance, and financial reporting requirements. 
• Decision Making – You make sound and timely decisions that advance organizational goals, even under pressure or in uncertain situations. You apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to drive positive outcomes that align with organizational priorities.
• Instills Trust –You build confidence and trust among colleagues and stakeholders through honesty, integrity, authenticity, and consistency between words and actions. You exhibit foundational behaviors that foster trust and respect within the organization. 
• Manages Complexity – You make sense of complicated, high-volume, and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems effectively. You are capable of managing routine situations independently and more complex challenges with support from a supervisor. 
• Self-Management – You set and follow through on goals and commitments independently.
• Collaboration – You build and maintain relationships with the OB network finance staff to support alignment and accuracy in financial reporting. You provide support and resources to network finance teams as requested.
• Communication – You communicate with impact in all situations. 
• Cultural Competence – You recognize and appreciate cultural differences and commonalities. 
• Conflict management – You manage and resolve conflict independently, even in high-stakes situations.

Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (or equivalent experience). 
• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, ideally within a non-profit organization. 
• Nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with financial systems such as QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or similar platforms.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Location and Physical Requirements

• Permanent work authorization in the United States is required to apply for this position. 
• This is a remote position; applicants must reside in one of the following states: AZ, CO, CT, FL, IA, ID, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NM, NY, OR, PA, VT, and WA.
• Less than 5% of work time may be spent traveling. 
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods and analyze detailed financial data.

Compensation & Benefits

• This is a full-time, exempt position with an annual salary range of $68,500 - $75,700
• New hires typically fall within the lower third of the range, based on experience and internal equity.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement plan with employer match.
• Employees receive 15 days of paid time off (PTO) per year, plus 10 federal holidays and 1 week of paid time off during the last week of the year.

Application Process

Review of resumes and cover letters will begin immediately, with an anticipated closing date of February 27, 2026.

Cover letters may be addressed to Mycah Berryman (she/her).

Outward Bound has a zero-tolerance policy for incidents of child abuse and neglect and will report any suspected abuse or neglect. 

Outward Bound USA (OBUSA) is an equal opportunity employer and works to include diversity among its staff. OBUSA values the inclusion and collaboration among employees of diverse backgrounds and experiences. OBUSA prohibits discrimination against, and harassment of, any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, qualified individuals with a disability on the basis of the disability, or any other category which may be protected under applicable state or federal law. Outward Bound USA also promotes respect for all people, and will not tolerate harassment based on any of these characteristics nor on differences based on gender identity or expression.