Position Overview
The Finance Specialist will provide specialized Finance/accounting-related services to the Europe Region reporting to the Finance Manager. The role will support the Europe team with expeditiously and courteously responding to, routing, or resolving inquiries and requests from internal and external customers.
Responsibilities
* Receiving, organizing, and keying invoices from a variety of sources into the Accounts Payable system ensuring payments are being made in accordance with an established budget and source, and preparing invoices for payment.
* Assisting with monthly and yearly accounting close.
* Closing out reconciliating items, analyzing and posting corrections.
* Assisting with ad-hoc reporting and analysis.
* Complete other duties assigned by Finance Manager or the DFO.
* Administer and maintain finance/accounting activities in confidentiality and in accordance with TNC policies and procedures and best practices in financial management.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field and 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination.
* Experience with GAAP and fund accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
* Experience using automated accounting systems.
* Experience with accounting/financial issues and analysis.
* Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems.
* Technical experience with spreadsheet programs, general ledger reports and financial management tools.
Desired Qualifications
* Minimum 3 years of experience in Finance & Accounting.
* Strong organizational skills, including establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
* Strong attention to detail, ability to multi‑task, and accuracy of data entry.
* Good problem‑solving skills.
* Ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret data. Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.
* Fluency in German and English.
Location & Employment
The location of this position is in the UK. This is a hybrid role and the contract will be fixed‑term for 1 year with a possibility to extend.
Benefits
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, and other life and work well‑being benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity and inclusive hiring practices welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military, protected veteran status, or other status protected by law. 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.
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