Senior Accountant Jobs

Arlington, Virginia, USA

This is a fully remote position it that is open to all locations within the United States, with a preference for the Midwest, Great Plains, or Mid-Atlantic regions of the country or an established Nature Conservancy office within the United States. The successful candidate must be able to work within US Central Time Zone core hours of about 9am - 5pm. Interested candidates should apply and be able to confirm approximate working hours based on their location.

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The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in our newly implemented Journal Entry Shared Services Team which is a key component of the Accounting Center of Excellence (“ACE”). The establishment of the Shared Services is to support the advancement of TNCs goals: sharpening our focus, strengthening our culture, and driving operational excellence. This role will have the opportunity to support organization wide operational excellence through optimization of people, processes, systems, and compliance via performing and delivering core finance services/workstreams in accounting. ACE sits within the central Finance Business Unit (BU), which will allow for more standardized processes, creation of more efficiencies and synergy across the core finance services/workstreams.

Specifically, the Senior Accountant will execute results in the new Shared Services Team of ACE, by providing specialized accounting and finance services at the business unit level. The role will partner with ACE leadership and liaise with BU finance staff to provide guidance and financial support and process journal entries for business units.
The Senior Accountant provides specialized services in processing journal entries, financial reporting, accounting, or similar financial activities for a department and/or business units. They have a high level of expertise in their area(s) of specialization. They administer and maintain finance/accounting activities in accordance with TNC policies and procedures and best practices in financial management. Senior Accountant provides assistance to staff in their specialty area. They respond to moderately complex employee/management questions and problems based on advanced knowledge of the subject area.

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We’re looking for someone with strong experience in leading a diverse, multi-disciplinary team.

The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience in management of controls and reports of a business unit. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!

The ideal candidate will have all or some of these qualifications. If you don't have all of them, please apply anyway and tell us about your skills and experience:

• Ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret data. Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• May require technical expertise on complex accounting/financial issues.
• Non-profit accounting experience.
• Service orientation and ability to effectively communicate using a variety of media (e.g. email, Zoom, Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams, phone).
• Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.

• Experience with GAAP and fund accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
• Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems, such as Agresso Business World (ABW) or Workday.
• Technical experience with spreadsheet programs, general ledger reports and financial management tools.
• Experience with accounting/financial issues and analysis.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 3 years' related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience with basic accounting concepts.

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Job Family: Finance & Accounting

Job Number: 700038

Salary Grade: 6

Expected salary ranges will be provided to candidates upon initial screening outreach. Salary ranges are based on geographic location of the city and state that the candidate will work from, commensurate with experience.

To apply for job ID 53874, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact [email protected].

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to [email protected] with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.