Staff Accountant

$46,700 - $72,500/Yr

The Nature Conservancy - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Arlington, VA

1,001-5,000 employees

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in the newly implemented Journal Entry Shared Services Team at The Nature Conservancy (TNC). This position is essential for supporting the organization's operational excellence by optimizing processes, systems, and compliance in accounting. The Staff Accountant will provide specialized accounting services, process journal entries, and collaborate with finance staff to ensure adherence to TNC policies and accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and register journal entries, interpreting transaction results and communicating necessary actions to comply with accounting standards.
• Ensure compliance with TNC policies, financial standards, and legal requirements.
• Reinforce consistency in organizational policies and procedures, providing support related to relevant fields.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience with basic accounting principles and GAAP.
• Experience with fund accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
• Experience using automated accounting systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organization skills.
• Non-profit accounting experience.
• Service orientation and ability to effectively communicate using various media.

Benefits

• Health care benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Other life and well-being benefits