Field Accountant 
 
Finance 
The Field Accountant is responsible for reviewing  the accuracy of field’s financial transactions, coordinating month-end and year-end closing processes; assisting Accountants in the field offices in various areas to achieve the two-week close schedule; ensuring that accounting data from field offices is accurately integrated into CI’s Worldwide books in a timely manner; reviewing field’s audit schedules on a monthly basis; preparing field office wire transfer request forms and sending monthly advances to the fields; assisting in reviewing fringe benefit expenses at year-end; assisting in preparations of year-end Audit schedules. Field Accountant will be required to occasionally travel to the field offices to perform financial review. Assist the Field Accounting Manager in various areas as needed.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Review monthly fields’ transactions and run exception reports in each field Set of Books before month-end close. Open/Close accounting periods in field Sets of Books (AP & GL). Key in Balance Sheet and Income Statement rates.
  • Prepare Field Office Wire Transfer Request form and sends monthly field office advances
  • Review field monthly audit schedules to make sure fields are in compliance with CI Policy and US GAAP
  • Review fringe benefit expenses at year-end and process adjustments. Review year-end revenue recognition entries in the field set of books and prepare opposing entries for US books. Participate in preparation of year-end Audit schedules.
  • Set-up new Oracle employee codes for the fields. Set-up Consultant and External Grant numbers in Oracle
  • Assist field offices in maintaining time recodring software Click-time appropriately, i.e. creating new employees, donor, run reports from Click-time
  • Occasional travel to the fields to help with books cleaning as well as providing perform financial review and help with books cleaning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Required Skills:

  • Accounting experience in non-for-profit, at least 1 year field experience .

Preferred Skills:

  • Working knowledge of accounting software such as Oracle
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Knowledge of Spanish.

APPLICANTS SHOULD SEND: Resume and references.

Application Procedure:

Conservation International is committed to saving our environment. If you are able, please submit your application electronically! To apply, click here to submit your cover letter and resume. You may also send your application to: Conservation International Human Resources 2011 Crystal Drive, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22202 No phone calls please. Conservation International is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits:

You can find out more about CI's benefits on our benefits page.

CI Values:

As we pursue our vision and mission, we are guided by these essential and timeless values:
  • Passion: We are inspired by nature and cherish the diversity of life in all of its forms.
  • Respect: We respect and trust each other, and we embrace our diversity of cultures, talents, and experiences.
  • Integrity: We act with integrity and are accountable for our actions.
  • Optimism: We are optimistic about the future of life on Earth and are confident that, with our partners, we will achieve unprecedented conservation results.
  • Courage: We tirelessly pursue our vision, taking bold action and persevering through challenges.
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