The Financial/Accounting Specialist provides specialized finance/accounting-related services to the North American Region.
The Finance/Accounting Specialist I provides specialized services in accounting or similar financial activities for the North American Region They are an expert in their area of specialization. They administer and maintain finance/accounting activities in accordance with TNC policies and procedures and best practices in financial management. They will identify individual priorities based on the needs of the program and will manage, track, and report on key financial data related to the team scope and priorities Specifically, this position provides a wide range of administrative and financial support to the North America’s management of private funds. The Finance Specialist will perform independent analysis of key program data. Responsibilities may include running and compiling reports from the financial system, reviewing and researching transactions, submitting journal entries, and many other tasks in support of regional financial support.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Ensures TNC policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met.
- Reinforces consistency in the organization's policies and procedures and provides support related to relevant field.
- Manage requests with several variables, set realistic deadlines, manage a timeline, and ensure accountability.
- Work is diversified and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines.
- Consistent reporting of data and report building related to North American Region finances.
- Excel data analysis.
- Review labor reports in comparison to budgets
- Researching transactions and communicating understanding
- Experience with GAAP and fund accounting principles, practices and regulations.
- Experience using automated accounting systems.
- Experience with accounting/financial issues, generating reports, and analyzing and interpreting data.
- Experience with databases.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
- Fluency in English – Advanced.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.
- May require fluency in a specific foreign language(s) to support global operations.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Experience developing and implementing projects and strategic initiatives in an unstructured environment.
- Experience designing and implementing data management solutions in an unstructured environment.
- Experience in financial analytics.
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.