Job Description

Under general supervision, the Accounting Specialist oversees all conservation easement financial activities. Prepares analysis of project budgets and endowment funding requirements for new projects in development. Manages all billable time records, invoices, and accounting for the Conservation Unit.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares stewardship and project budgets
• Assists in the preparation of Stewardship and Transaction Unit budgets
• Coordinates contracting and billing of mitigation easement management tasks
• Manage billable time for all Conservation Unit staff
• Receive, book, and submit for payment all invoices
• Assists in the preparation of conservation easement monitoring reports
• Other duties as assigned

Company Description

At the California Rangeland Trust, we work with California ranching families and future generations to preserve our Golden State’s rangeland, air and water quality, wildlife habitat, and local food supplies. The Rangeland Trust is a non-profit organization founded by a group of innovative cattlemen and cattlewomen in 1998, to conserve the open space, natural habitat and stewardship provided by California’s ranches. We are pleased to have helped permanently protect over 342,000 acres of privately-owned rangeland. The Rangeland Trust is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join its team of conservation professionals as it works to protect the next 300,000 acres of valuable working rangelands. The position provides oversees all conservation easement financial activities, prepares analysis of project budgets and endowment funding requirements, and manages all billable time records, invoices, and accounting for the Conservation Unit. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of accounting, finance, or project management experience. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in accounting, finance, business, or related fields. A competitive salary DOE and excellent benefits package available.