Finance Specialist

The Nature Conservancy; West Virginia; On-site; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Finance Specialist to provide specialized finance and accounting services to assigned Business Units. The role collaborates with Finance Managers and Directors to maintain accurate financial information, support timely processes, and promote compliance with organizational policies.

Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close support, budgeting and forecasting assistance, and audit readiness across grants and contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience with GAAP and fund accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
• Experience using automated accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting activities including journal entries, allocations, reconciliations, account analysis, and financial record maintenance.
• Support accounts payable, vendor administration, invoice routing, payment processing, and other routine accounting workflows.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and fiscal year-end close processes and related accounting activities.
• Coordinates financial information, documentation, schedules, approvals, and follow-up activities to support effective finance operations and service delivery.
• Ensure accounting activities are completed accurately and in accordance with organizational policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Maintain financial records, supporting documentation, and audit-ready files.
• Maintains the quality, completeness, and accuracy of financial data used for reporting, analysis, compliance, and operational decision‑making.
• Supports budgeting, forecasting, financial close, reporting, and related financial activities for assigned areas
• Supports budget managers and Finance Managers by preparing reports, gathering financial information, maintaining tracking tools, and assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and financial monitoring activities.
• Supports grants, contracts, awards, projects, restricted funding activities, and other assigned finance processes.
• Assists with compliance monitoring, audit requests, internal controls, and documentation requirements.
• Responds to routine finance questions and provides support on finance systems, processes, reports, and procedures.
• Supports implementation of finance initiatives, process improvements, and organizational projects.
• Escalates complex issues, exceptions, or risks to more senior staff.
• Works independently while managing recurring accounting cycles, deadlines, stakeholder requests, and special projects.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Automated accounting systems

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

What We Can Achieve Together

The Finance Specialist provides specialized finance and accounting services to assigned Business Units. The role works collaboratively with Finance Managers, Finance Directors, Contracts staff, and other Finance team members to maintain accurate financial information, support timely financial processes, and promote compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Responsibilities & Scope

• Perform accounting activities including journal entries, allocations, reconciliations, account analysis, and financial record maintenance.
• Support accounts payable, vendor administration, invoice routing, payment processing, and other routine accounting workflows.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and fiscal year-end close processes and related accounting activities.
• Coordinates financial information, documentation, schedules, approvals, and follow-up activities to support effective finance operations and service delivery.
• Ensure accounting activities are completed accurately and in accordance with organizational policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Maintain financial records, supporting documentation, and audit-ready files.
• Maintains the quality, completeness, and accuracy of financial data used for reporting, analysis, compliance, and operational decision‑making.
• Supports budgeting, forecasting, financial close, reporting, and related financial activities for assigned areas
• Supports budget managers and Finance Managers by preparing reports, gathering financial information, maintaining tracking tools, and assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and financial monitoring activities.
• Supports grants, contracts, awards, projects, restricted funding activities, and other assigned finance processes.
• Assists with compliance monitoring, audit requests, internal controls, and documentation requirements.
• Responds to routine finance questions and provides support on finance systems, processes, reports, and procedures.
• Supports implementation of finance initiatives, process improvements, and organizational projects.
• Escalates complex issues, exceptions, or risks to more senior staff.
• Works independently while managing recurring accounting cycles, deadlines, stakeholder requests, and special projects.

We’re Looking For You

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!

What You’ll Bring

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

Desired Qualifications

• Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end close activities.
• Experience researching and resolving accounting discrepancies and reconciliation issues.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, and internal control activities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary, or geographically dispersed organization.
• Experience with Workday or other enterprise financial management systems.

Salary Information

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $57,035 - $75,990. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Who We Are

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people."

What We Bring

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 and Perks here.

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

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization 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 [e-mail] with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.