Senior Accountant

Overview

NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C. 

 

NRDC is seeking a Senior Accountant to work with the Accounting & Finance team in any of our U.S. based offices.

Position Summary 

This position supports the team in achieving a timely and accurate financial close process, which aids senior leadership in strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical and written skills, attention to detail, the ability to mentor junior staff, and a commitment to upholding professional standards. 

The position you are applying for is part of the bargaining unit represented by The Washington Baltimore News Guild (WBNG / The Newsguild-CWA Local 32035).  

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions: 

• Close Process (50%): Review and prepare monthly account reconciliations for assigned accounts, including: 
  • Initiating follow-up and investigating issues independently to resolution 
  • Manage the general ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data 
  • Ensure all assigned activities on the monthly closing checklist are completed in a timely manner 
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial information is posted to the general ledger 
• Financial Reporting & Compliance (30%): Prepare schedules and documentation for NRDC audits, as well as 990 filings, as assigned. 
• Other Areas (20%):  
  • Identify areas for process improvement and propose best practice solutions 
  • Engage with and assist in special projects and initiatives as assigned 
  • Support system implementations and other organizational initiatives as assigned 

The above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of assignments expected of this role. Other duties may be assigned depending on the needs of the department. 

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience:   

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; master’s degree in accounting, finance, or MBA is a plus 
• CPA is a plus 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience, with a strong preference of 2-3 years in public accounting in an audit function. 
• (Applicants without public accounting experience will also be considered if they have demonstrated experience in the following areas: compiling financial statements for multiple entities (including cash flows), testing or developing internal controls, and leading audit preparation work.) 

Skills, Abilities, Competencies  

• Strong analytical skills and ability to manipulate large amounts of data 
• Strong writing skills with ability to create clear and detailed process documentation 
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment 
• Unwavering professional and ethical standards with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership 
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP, with the ability to research and apply ASUs to assigned tasks. 
• Strong understanding of internal controls and related financial statement assertions. 
• Ability to travel to NRDC U.S. based offices, approximately 10-15% annually 
• Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles 

NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement. 

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, reli