Accountant Temp

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency is a global humanitarian organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church that demonstrates God’s love and compassion. ADRA works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action.

ADRA International is a religiously qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.  As such we have the right to prefer a member of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) church in the hiring process.  In the event that a qualified SDA candidate is not found, we will give the opportunity to candidates who must understand, respect and honor the mission, purpose, and identity of ADRA International

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SUMMARY

The Accountant Temp is a short-term temporary position responsible for providing support to the Finance unit by performing tasks such as preparing cash reconciliations, doing data entries, reviewing reports for policy compliance, preparing payment requests for processing, and performing other general functions.

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PRE-REQUISITES

Required 

• 3 - 5 years of Accounting Experience
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Analytical ability to interpret and analyze data and policy for reports.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, in an organized manner, and with excellent follow-through.

Preferred 

• Expense Report Processing
• Excel Experience

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BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Working with People (2.1)- Demonstrates an interest and understanding of others; adapts to the team and builds team spirit.
• Adhering to Principles and Values (2.2)- Believes in strong principles; upholds ADRA’s values; promotes and defends equal opportunities. 
• Analyzing (4.3)- Analyses numerical data, verbal data and all other sources of information. 
• Following Instructions and Procedures (6.3)- Follows procedures and policies; keeps to schedules; arrives punctually for work and meetings. 

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Functional Responsibilities

• Review Expense reports for completeness, policy compliance, and conduct follow-ups as needed before submitting them to the Staff Accountant for review and approval
• Prepare requested travel advance payments to employees
• Prepare payment requests for balances due to employees on expense reports
• Enter expense reports JEs into the Financial Accounting System and attach supporting documentation
• Record the monthly travel corporate credit card statement balances
• Prepare the monthly routine entries for various allocations
• Provide support in preparing weekly Cash Report
• Provide support in preparing monthly Cash Reconciliations
• Provide support in other tasks as needed

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TRAVEL

NONE

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Must be able to work in a fast-paced and customer service-oriented environment; to perform duties under pressure and meet deadlines in a timely manner; to work as part of a team as well as to complete assignments independently; to take instructions from supervisors; to exercise problem-solving skills; and to interact with co-workers, supervisors, network employees, donors and the public in a professional and pleasant manner.

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Person must be able to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.  Incumbent should be in optimal health for difficult and temporary below-basic living conditions at overseas location and for field travel in general.

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NONE

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