Senior Accountant/Financial Analyst

Global Ties U.S. is the national leader for connecting people and communities in the United States with global leaders through international exchange programs. Since 1961, we have powered a community-based network of 80+ nonprofit organizations that serve all 50 U.S. States and implement the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) and a wide variety of other international exchange and public diplomacy programs. Our work advances U.S. strategic priorities abroad and boosts prosperity at home by harnessing the diplomatic potential of our country’s greatest asset: our people.

Role Overview

Global Ties U.S. is a fast-paced, highly successful organization seeking the right individual for the pivotal role ofSenior Accountant. The successful candidate will also have outstanding leadership and management capability. To succeed in this role, an individual must be well-organized, forward thinking, and energetic.

The position is in the Office of Finance and Operations that provides financial and administrative services to the entire organization. This new position has been created to increase the capacity of the Office. Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance and Operations, the Senior Accountant performs the full range of professional accounting, recording, reconciling, and reporting of financial data in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, concepts, and practices.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Performs monthly closing.
• Preparation of audit schedules before and during the annual audits.
• Preparation of annual budgets.
• Performs reviews, analysis, reconciliations, and evaluation of general ledger accounts to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial information.
• Responsible for reviewing and updating rules, regulations, policies, systems, and procedures pertinent to financial management within the Office of Finance and Operations or programs assigned.
• Works independently on continuing assignments or projects that require application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), practices, and theories of professional accounting.
• Performs special projects and assignments for automated financial systems, daily review of accounting inputs and outputs, and reviews edit master files for any irregularities.
• Reviews the work of other staff to ensure accuracy and conformity to standing policies and procedures, instructing them, when necessary, on proper methods.
• Performs special reviews and analyses to ensure the integrity of the general control system and prepares special reports and financial statements relating to programs.
• Assists program managers in developing accounting/budget data structure and participates in the planning and coordination associated with program closeouts.
• Applies corresponding GAAP knowledge and skills in the application of corrective procedures when necessary and provides technical guidance to the staff.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• A four-year degree in accounting from an AACSB accredited college or university
• At least three (3) years of experience in accounting, external auditing, or a combination of both.
• Expert-level skills in Excel, including the creation and manipulation of pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills, with demonstrated ability to interact effectively with different personality styles and build collaborative working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s in accounting, finance, or business management from an AACSB-accredited college or university
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or who has passed some part of the CPA licensing exams
• Experience with General Ledger, month-end closing, reconciliations, and preparation of monthly financial statements
• Demonstrated leadership or management experience within a small finance team is a plus.

Salary and Benefits

• Mission-driven organization
• Collaborative, flexible environment
• Salary range: $85,000-$95,000
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Long-term / Short-term disability insurance
• FSA and/or HSA
• 403(b) retirement savings plan after one year of service
• Thrive Account Reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Generous paid leave policies (vacation, sick, personal, parental, family medical, etc.)
• Mobile phone use reimbursement ($50/month)
• Must be able to work a hybrid work schedule – in the office Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week.

Global Ties U.S. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Read more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion here.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20005