Job Description
Immediate need for Global Non Profit, hybrid role with a lot of room for growth!
The overall purpose of this position is to assist management on various corporate accounting transactions related to the monthly, annual close process and annual audit based on knowledge of full accounting cycle - accounts payable/accounts receivable, accounts reconciliation and analysis including expense management and ICA function and ICA IPR process. The incumbent in this position will support the preparation and analysis of the monthly Program financial statements and report packages to the Board and Finance Committee. This role will also assist in Corporate budget formulation and tracking. The position is also responsible for ensuring that financial transactions are recorded in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The role typically reports to Director, Alliance Management Financial Services and does not have any direct reports. This position works under minimal supervision. The incumbent will be the point of contact for the program's Financials.
Key Responsibilities
- Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Review/preparation of Program accounting transactions and activities in conjunction with the Program Financial Statement distribution. Monthly Program Financial Statements include:• Statement of financial position• Statement of activities• Statement of cash flows• Budget vs. actual• A/R and A/P aging schedules• Other related schedules as agreed with program- Assist in the development of the Board and Finance Committee report packages, which includes ISTO BoD Finance Dashboard, Annual BoD Report Analysis, budget/actual, and operations analysis, and other supporting schedules.- Prepares, reviews, and submits required audit schedules and forms for the annual audit and tax returns.- Assist and participate in the Budget creation and management process for the Alliance Management department and the Programs.- Coordinate/assist in invoice generation, expense reimbursement billings and submission of supporting documents and related transactions to the SA finance.- Ability to respond to various accounting problems based on references to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).- Position requires contact with Accounting Department, Program Staff, Program Representatives and Treasurers, and Vendors on a regular basis.- Financial oversight of Program vendor and credit accounts (credit cards, cellphone, WebEx, etc.) as well as its Alliances and consortia.- Serve as a mentor to other staff members- Special projects as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Work Experience
- - Minimum of five (3+) years of practical experience in the accounting field.
- 2+ years minimum at supervisory or mentor level.
- - Experience in non-profit accounting is a plus. Pref
Skills and Requirements
- - Strong understanding of accounting principles and knowledge of financial statement components.
- - Must be able to read and comprehend basic business forms, contracts, agreements and other business related documents.
- - Must be a strong analytical thinker and must be able to thrive in a deadline-oriented environment with proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with vendors, customers, third party business and Program Representatives.
- - Individual must have exceptional attention to details.
- - Must be flexible in a very fast-paced environment.
- - Must be well organized.
- - Strong time management skills.
- - Some amount of presentation skills (as needed), 12-15-person audience.
- - Recommend process improvements related to this position.
- - Must be a technology savvy worker who seeks out technology solutions to business challenges. Specific technology knowledge and experience needed to produce the desired outcomes include the following:
- Microsoft Office Suite: Excel (advanced user, Pivot tables), Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Adobe (working knowledge)
- Knowledge of MIP Fund Accounting Pro Software is a plus. Equivalent Accounting software knowledge acceptable.