Finance/Office Administrator

EcoSecurities is one of the world's leading companies in the business of originating, developing, and trading carbon offsets. EcoSecurities develops carbon offset projects in the areas of renewable energy, agriculture and urban waste management, industrial efficiency, and forestry.

The firm has been involved in some of the biggest milestones in the history of the international carbon market, including the first Kyoto project to be registered by the United Nations and the first project to receive Certified Emission Reductions (CERs).

In 2006, EcoSecurities was voted ‘Best Project Developer' by Point Carbon and Environmental Finance Magazine. EcoSecurities also has one of the largest dedicated consulting teams in the world relating to climate change-related services.

Position Overview:

The full-time finance/office administrator position requires a self-starter with initiative as well as the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic and multi-cultural environment. The successful applicant must be able to handle the pressure of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial deadlines along with preparation of operational reports and management of systems, invoicing, and contract administration.

Communications will be with senior management in Portland as well as with finance and operations staff at corporate headquarters and other EcoSecurities offices. The position requires the ability to deal with different cultural expectations, multiple currencies, corporate billing systems, and international time zones.

Responsibilities:

• Provide financial supervision and office administration support to the Global Consulting Services group (GCS).
• Administer accounting for GCS including contract invoicing, revenue tracking, and budget tracking.
• Provide contract administration and tracking services.
• Supervise accounts receivable, and accounts payable for GCS group.
• Assist in operational reports for utilization tracking, project budgets, and timekeeping process.
• Assist with general office administrative support and communications as needed.
• Assist in project coordination and support as needed.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting or Finance; or equivalent education and relevant work experience.
• 2-3 years accounting experience, preferably in a consulting business or law firm environment.
• Superior organizational, analytical and problem solving skills required.
• Quantitative and computer literacy. Proficient in MS Office products. Strong Excel skills, knowledge of Access and familiarity with relational databases, accounting and invoicing systems, QuickBooks, and AccPac a plus.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders on finance, contractual, and system issues.
• Familiarity, experience and/or passion in environmental or energy policy helpful.
• Foreign language experience helpful.

Compensation: EcoSecurities provides a comfortable and flexible working environment with competitive salaries and benefits.

To Apply: 

Resumes may be mailed or emailed. Electronic submissions are preferred.

Recruitment Coordinator
EcoSecurities Consulting Ltd.
529 S.E. Grand Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97214 

Additional information about the company is available on our website.

EcoSecurities is an equal opportunity employer.