Accounting Associate

LOCATION

This position is based at IYF’s headquarters in Baltimore, MD, USA. However, this is a fully remote position and IYF will consider candidates based in Maryland, DC and Virginia.

SUPERVISOR

Global Accounting Manager

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FOUNDATION (IYF®)

For over thirty years, our sole focus has been to help young people succeed. Together with local community-based organizations and a network of corporate, foundation, and multilateral partners, we connect young people with opportunities to transform their lives. We believe that educated, employed, engaged young people possess the power to solve the world’s toughest problems, and we focus our youth development efforts on three linked objectives: unlocking agency, driving economic opportunity, and making systems more inclusive. Our vision is to see young people inspired and equipped to realize the future they want. The International Youth Foundation: Transforming Lives, Together. For more information, please consult https://iyfglobal.org/

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Accounting Associate is a member of the Accounting unit in IYF’s IT, Finance, Accounting and Award Management (iFAAM) department. iFAAM is a service-first department, providing high quality and responsive service for the internal and external needs of IYF as a global not-for-profit organization. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, accounting, administration, filing, and business-related activities. This is an entry level accounting position, ideal for candidates possessing attention to detail and accuracy with numbers and looking to gain experience in accounting. This position requires an individual with a service-first approach, positive team spirit, enthusiasm to integrate into a growing and highly dynamic team, and commitment to a collaborative approach in working as part of a global team. The accounting function is critical to supporting program delivery and IYF’s mission.

This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager and collaborates to perform assigned accounting functions up to the highest standards.

This position communicates with a diverse staff in multiple locations using email, video and audio conference technology. This position must be able to communicate and collaborate effectively globally.

We have seen firsthand the benefits of a diverse team, and the strength that comes with diversity in experience, background, and perspective. We strongly encourage applications from candidates that would bring a unique or underrepresented perspective to our team. Candidates are encouraged to identify their unique talents, strengths and experiences in this area.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for daily accounting administration support needs including, but not limited to, monitoring accounting mailbox, electronic filing and accounts payable support.
• Support accurate, timely and thorough payments to all IYF payees.
• Review supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness, as well as help to ensure compliance and consistency with stated policies and procedures.
• Support timesheet administration, review for timesheet completion and follow ups.
• Assist with month and year end closing as assigned by Global Accounting Manager.
• Process credit card transactions and support maintenance of recurring credit card tracker.
• Maintain finance files.
• Act as Travel Authorizer, being the liaison between staff, budget holders and the travel agency, ensuring compliance with stated policies and procedures throughout the process.
• Provide support and back up to other Accounting Team members.
• Provide regular and ad hoc information to the CFO, Controller and Accounting Manager related to accounting.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the CFO, Controller and/or Accounting Manager.

In addition, this position has an opportunity to develop, learn and grow in experience and skills to take on additional operations functions within the department, including intentional succession planning to Coordinator level (in Accounting, GFAM or AMU), after assuming all responsibilities listed above.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• High energy and commitment to working in a diverse and multi-cultural team environment.
• Demonstrated support for IYF’s values, DEI initiatives, social justice and racial equity.
• High emotional intelligence and collaboration skills to work with cross-institutional teams.
• Demonstrated relationship building and interpersonal skills.
• Service-first approach; availability and responsiveness during IYF’s HQ core business hours and ability to accommodate global service needs across multiple time zones.
• High school diploma required. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (with an emphasis in accounting or finance) would be a plus but is not required.
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 and cloud-based collaborative software. Tech savvy mindset a plus.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel. IYF uses Excel heavily and it is an interface with most all cloud-based accounting and financial systems. Microsoft Excel is used daily for accounting, analysis and reporting.
• Proactive, creative, flexible, responsive, hands-on critical thinker with attention to detail and a passion for accuracy. Requires effective analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to learn, work and perform independently as well as in a collegial manner, as a team player, in a remote working environment. Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines and competing priorities. Requires effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills.
• Oral and written English fluency is required. Proficiency in Spanish or other language is a plus.
• Effective communication and listening skills.
• Goal-driven with a strong sense of accountability, work ethic and team.
• Growth mindset, openness to learn and innovate, with high capacity to execute.
• Resourceful and innovative; bringing a can-do, hands-on approach to achieving the most possible with the resources available and responding with flexibility as opportunities and events arise.
• Time Commitment: Full Time Schedule
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities for the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All positions are required to perform any additional tasks assigned by supervisors.

JOB LEVEL

Associate

CLASSIFICATION

Non-Exempt

JOB LEVEL SALARY RANGE

$38,000 - $50,000 (starting salary commensurate with qualifications and experience; IYF ensures staff pay equity)

IYF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success as a global organization, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.