Finance and Accounting Assistant

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 includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor. Our 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. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a myriad of TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”

What We Can Achieve Together

The Finance and Accounting Assistant provides finance and accounting support activities for a department or business unit. The position performs clerical, administrative, and transactional duties related to accounting functions while supporting controlling and compliance processes within established policies and procedures. Responsibilities include processing invoices and payments, preparing routine journal entries, maintaining financial records, supporting account reconciliations and close activities, and assisting with audits and financial documentation. The position helps ensure the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions in accordance with organizational policies, fund accounting requirements, established accounting practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follow our Code of Conduct and consistently demonstrate our Values.
• Process vendor invoices, payments, employee reimbursements, and other regular accounting transactions.
• Prepare and post routine journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Verify transaction coding, supporting documentation, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Perform routine account reconciliations and assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Maintain financial records, vendor files, and supporting documentation in accordance with retention requirements.
• Support audits, reporting activities, and compliance reviews by providing requested documentation and information.
• Assist with financial data validation and provide support for accounting, controlling, and compliance activities as assigned.

We’re Looking for You

Have you ever asked yourself, “How can I make a difference?”, but you don’t know where to go or have the time to do it? Welcome to The Nature Conservancy! You have found the solution and now you can make a difference every day! By joining our Finance team, you will become part of a group that is a force for nature and people. We´re looking for someone with strong experience in accounting/finance and experience working in a diverse, multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience in accounting and finance. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission of environmental conservation by supporting our Argentina and Southern Andes business units. Come join TNC and apply today!

What You’ll Bring

• Associate’s degree in accounting or related field and 2 years' related work experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience using automated accounting systems.
• Experience working with basic principles in accounting or in analyzing financial figures.
• Experience in database management or producing reports, or in the use of automated systems and Microsoft Office tools.

Desired Qualifications

• Bi-lingual Spanish/English abilities are preferred (at least a working level of reading and writing in English is needed).
• Attention to detail, accuracy in work product.
• Ability to organize tasks, prioritize competing demands, and meet established deadlines.

What We Bring

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become 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, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers. We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

Location and Administrative Details

Location: Argentina, Chile

Grade: 3

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub.

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. 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 applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.