ABOUT OCEAN CONSERVANCY

Ocean Conservancy works to protect the ocean from today’s greatest global challenges. Together with our partners, we create evidence-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant position is responsible for all aspects of General Ledger maintenance.  This includes an array of tasks from review of data entry to ensuring that monthly financial statements accurately reflect the status of the organization.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and manage the Accounts Payable process
• Prepare monthly journal entries
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist in the preparation of select annual adjusting journal entries
• Assist in the preparation of select annual reconciliations
• Assist with year-end annual financial audit preparation
• Identify recurring problems, offer suggested solutions, and seek resolution of issues.
• Assist in ad hoc reporting as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Requires 4 or more years of recent relevant experience.
• Good knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel required.
• Great Plains and Concur experience a plus.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (a Bachelor’s in Finance or Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting can substitute for the BS in Accounting).

COMPENSATION

Ocean Conservancy is committed to equity in its pay practices and posts expected hiring ranges for each of its positions. Salary minimum is $64,993; salary midpoint is $81,267. The midpoint represents the market rate for a position, and a fully experienced employee may be paid at this level. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s specialty skills, years of experience, location, and unique background.  We would welcome the opportunity to connect with potential candidates whose salary requirements may be outside of the expected hiring range.

TO APPLY

If you think you’d be a great fit for the job and are interested in joining Ocean Conservancy’s team, please apply here.

COVID-19 REQUIREMENT

You will be required to provide proof of full vaccination status or submit to regular masking and testing as a condition of employment at Ocean Conservancy’s meetings, gatherings, and offices. You may request accommodation for medical or religious reasons.

Ocean Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer.