Project Accountant / Financial Operations Lead

• →Coordinate monthly and year-end close activities for Conservation department in partnership with central Finance and Accounting teams
• →Review and reconcile project revenue, deferred revenue, receivables, WIP, and accruals prior to enterprise close
• →Own accounting and reconciliation for the Habitat Revolving Fund (~$90M portfolio across ~90 properties), including oversight of regional entries and overall balance support
• →Identify and resolve misstatements, timing issues, and classification errors early
• →Ensure consistent application of revenue recognition and project accounting practices across regions
• →Review subledger activity and supporting schedules for completeness and accuracy
• →Maintain and prepare audit-ready support for key balances, including schedules supporting SEFA, indirect rates, and billing rates
• →Partner with Finance during audits and monitoring reviews including defending account support
• →Drive resolution of discrepancies across teams and improve consistency without direct authority
• →Standardize close and reconciliation processes across regions and improve workflows in Dynamics 365 Finance

• A high-accountability individual contributor role focused on financial accuracy and control
• A close-driven role with regular interaction with Finance and Accounting
• A cross-functional role coordinating across regions without direct authority

This position is part of the NHQ Conservation Department Administration and is ideally based at DU’s National Headquarters in Memphis, TN. Consideration may also be given to highly qualified candidates based in one of DU’s regional offices (Dexter, MI; Bismarck, ND; Ridgeland, MS; or Rancho Cordova, CA). The role works closely with NHQ Accounting and Finance, regional staff, and Conservation leadership, and reports directly to the Director of National Conservation Systems.

To Apply: Please fill out all application materials and attach a cover letter describing your interest in the position, your resume, and three professional references.

Benefits/Pay: Pay will be based on experience and education with a variable compensation incentive program. DU offers an exceptional benefit package, including comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage; three weeks paid vacation, paid sick leave, and ten paid holidays; 401(k) plan (including partial employer match); and tuition reimbursement.

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