Financial Specialist

Overview

This role provides specialized financial management services, including accounting, budgeting, reporting, and private award administration. The position administers and maintains finance/accounting activities in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and best practices in financial management.

Work includes responding to moderately complex employee/management questions and problems using advanced knowledge of the subject area, and partnering with other finance team members to support overall finance and compliance goals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple projects and deliverable outcomes on a timely basis.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, financial reports, and communicate financial information to project staff.
• Prepare journal entries and other financial transactions.
• Maintain business unit (BU) financial data, including journal entries, adjustments, and project records.
• Research transactions, prepare ad hoc reports, and identify follow-up actions as needed.
• Support financial reporting and administration of private awards.
• Prepare state and local tax filings, as needed.
• Support reporting and compliance/tax for related entities (LLCs), if applicable.
• Ensure programmatic commitments, policies and procedures, financial standards, and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance.
• Provide backup support for accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 3 years' related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data.
• Experience with accounting/financial issues and analysis.
• Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems (Workday preferred).
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with GAAP and fund accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
• Experience organizing time and managing various activities to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to equity and inclusion in both work and workplace; being respectful of differences of identity and/or beliefs and successfully work across those differences to meet work objectives.
• Non-profit accounting experience.
• Experience with organizational policies, procedures, and financial systems.
• Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks.
• Experience using technology to achieve desired results.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay range: $65,682 - $75,650 (generally within this range for candidates selected for this position).
• This range applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA; candidates outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market.
• Geographic location will be confirmed during recruitment.

Benefits include:

• Health care benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• 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

Location

Remote position with preferred candidate location in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, or New Mexico.

Additional Requirements (Driver’s License / Vehicle Use)

• This position requires a valid driver’s license and compliance with the organization’s Auto Safety Program.
• Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the organization if considered “high risk drivers.”
• Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee’s motor vehicle record.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports an inclusive work environment. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority.

Background Screening

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of the organization’s background screening process.