Environmental Incentives Looking for Finance Associate at Washington, DC

• Do you feel joy in collaborating with teams and helping to support financial understanding?
• Do you enjoy finding new and creative ways to solve problems?
• Do you get a thrill out of developing and managing budgets?
• Are you interested in being part of a team of financial professionals working to address strategic financial needs for a growing company?

If yes, here is an opportunity to join a great team!

Environmental Incentives seeks to hire a Finance Associate to join our team. This is a great opportunity for an early to mid-career finance and accounting professional with analytical and process management skills to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of functions that support the effective management of both corporate and project finances. Under the direction of the Finance Specialist and Controller, you will assist with all aspects of billing, accounts receivable, project finance, and internal financial reporting. You will leverage your client management and communication skills in this role as you collaborate with Directors and Program Managers to assist with their project-related finance needs while liaising with the finance and accounting team to ensure alignment with corporate finance practices. You will also leverage your process management skills to develop and improve standard financial operating procedures and related tools and resources.

About Environmental Incentives

Environmental Incentives’ Mission is to enhance the environments that sustain healthy communities. We empower public and private sector leaders to maximize the effectiveness of their conservation and development programs. Our clients trust us to design and support implementation of programs that (1) use evidence to develop effective strategies within complex systems, (2) center local stakeholder experiences and facilitate collective action, and (3) produce results that support learning about what works. Environmental Incentives is a certified B Corporation with offices located in Washington, DC, South Lake Tahoe, San Diego, Nairobi, and Lima (pending registration). Our remote staff and consultants are based in multiple states within the United States, and across five continents.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounts receivable functions including invoicing, collections, reporting and revenue recognition
• Identify, develop and implement process improvements for timely aggregation of project reporting through performance metrics and dashboards
• Be a business partner to project teams and ensure project goals are on target by providing invaluable support related to data collection and analysis, guidance, reporting, and other project financial support as needed
• Translate the outputs of financial analysis into impactful insights and actionable recommendations
• Prepare meeting materials, such as agendas, handouts, and meeting reports
• Participate in month-end, quarterly, and year-end close
• Maintain excellent communication within and across teams to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field and 3 years relevant experience; or a Master’s degree and 1 year of experience
• Demonstrated experience working in a team of finance and accounting professionals to provide financial analysis, accounting, bookkeeping, or other related support
• Demonstrated successful experience contributing to multiple projects and managing multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Deltek Costpoint ERP
• Experience with accounts receivable and general ledger
• Demonstrated experience effectively liaising with and advancing work amongst internal clients as well as external clients and vendors
• Government Contracting experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Advanced to expert knowledge of MS Office suite (particularly MS Excel)
• Strong knowledge of Financial Modeling
• Ability to collaborate with, listen to, respect, and celebrate the contributions of others, including others of different cultural backgrounds
• Problem-solving orientation and growth mindset

Additional Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States with no restrictions
• Criminal background check required

Base Station and Covid-19 Policy

• The position is available for remote or Washington, DC-based employees, with a strong preference to be DC-based.

Proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 or legally authorized exemption is required for all Environmental Incentives employees working in the United States, regardless of office location or remote work. Selected candidates will be required to provide proof of full vaccination before beginning employment with Environmental Incentives. Full vaccination is defined as 2 weeks after the final dose of the requisite vaccination.

Compensation and Benefits

The starting salary range for this position is $55,000-$75,000 per year, dependent upon experience and location. Environmental Incentives also offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-funded medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability for employees, and options to enroll in life insurance and short-term disability insurance.
• Highly competitive 401k contributions that start on day one of your employment. Did we mention we offer environmentally responsible investment options?
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time. You’ll also get paid time off opportunities each year to vote and volunteer at a charity of your choice!

How to Apply

Please submit your application no later than April 29, 2022. On a rolling basis throughout the application period, we will review applications and contact qualified candidates for additional information.

ENVIRONMENTAL INCENTIVES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are committed to developing an inclusive work environment for all employees, where diversity of thought, style, culture, and skill is valued in support of individual performance and potential, as well as our business goals and mission. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Applicants with disabilities may contact Environmental Incentives coordinators via telephone, e-mail, and other means to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Human Resources:

Brenda Ables

Director of Human Resources

Phone: (202) 525-2450

Email: [email protected]