Staff Accountant
Food & Water Watch
Washington, DC · $75k–$85k a year · Posted November 6, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $80,000 a year. Across 314 open staff accountant listings that state pay, the middle half runs $65,000 to $80,000 and the median is $72,500. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 10% above the median.
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About the job
... Staff Accountant
Food & Water Watch is looking for a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team and support the financial operations of the organization by performing accounting, reporting, and compliance functions. About Food & Water Watch: Food & Water Watch...