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Job Description
Senior Accountant U.S Comm for Refuge - 4.0 Arlington, VA Job Details Full-time $90,000 - $95,000 a year 10 hours ago Qualifications Managing budgets in an accounting role Financial statement analysis Managing budgets in a finance role Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree in accounting Full Job Description The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), established in 1911, is a nongovernmental, not-for-profit international organization dedicated to addressing the needs and rights of refugees and immigrants. USCRI, working with nearly 200 affiliates, provides legal, social, and health services to refugees, unaccompanied migrating children, trafficking survivors, and other immigrants in all 50 states, El Salvador, Honduras, Kenya, and Mexico. USCRI advocates for the rights of refugees and immigrants both nationally and globally, helping to drive humanitarian policies, practices, and law. To learn more about our work, please visit our website at www.refugees.org.
OVERVIEW
The senior accountant position is responsible for serving as a team leader in the Finance department and ensuring the department creates accurate and timely financial records for the organization. This position will be supervised by the Assistant Controller.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform all phases of federal/state grant accounting including daily, monthly and annual financial grant activities, federal grant management reporting and compliance; Responsible for managing day to day accounting functions in the field offices. Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual financial reports (including FFR 425) and any other ad-hoc reports; Compile, analyze and balance financial transactions, review general ledger transactions to ensure accuracy, and complete journal entries and bank reconciliations; Generate grant billings, and reconcile and monitor receivables; Assist in the preparation and coordination of schedules including SEFA for the A-133 audit (knowledge of A-122 is helpful but not required) and assist with Form 990 completion; and Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 3 years' progressive experience (preferably in large non-profit or grant management environments); Proven ability to analyze financial statements, prepare budgets, and manage contracts. Excellent time-management and organizational skills; ability to work as a team member and independently with a high-level of self-motivation and ability to meet goals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment; Experience with MS Dynamics 365 (or similar enterprise ERPs) desirable; Experience with expense/travel management software (Emburse, Ramp etc.) desirable; Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant to be considered.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Please submit a resume with a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications with your online application. References will be required at time of the final interview. No telephone calls please. Position will remain open until filled.
Work Location:
In-person.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY U.S.
Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership status, marital status, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, age, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
