Finance Assistant

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and 27 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.

Scope:

The Finance Assistant is responsible for essential accounting functions including accounts payable and receivable support, report reconciliation, fund tracking, month-end, and adjusting journal entries. This position supports Baltimore and Silvers spring functions. This is a full-time, non-exempt position, reporting to the Finance Manager.

Responsibilities:

- Review accounting transactions to ensure proper coding and record transactions within IRC’s accounting software - Prepare, review, and approve journal entries/invoice journals in Integra (Microsoft Dynamics 365), including staff expense management reports and reimbursements - Review weekly flex spending report in Maryland office for APA, R&P and MG and work with caseworkers to resolve any discrepancies - Review and approve requests to load client Bank of America prepaid cards - Prepare journal entries for deposits and corrections. - Prepare and submit deposit and customer payment journals - Reconcile monthly P-card statements - Other projects and assignments as needed.

Requirements:

- Strong Microsoft Office applications required - Working knowledge of accounting software such as Microsoft 365 a plus - Associates degree in business, finance or accounting strongly preferred - Three years’ experience in similar function - Ability to carry out work with a high degree of integrity and maintain confidentiality - Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, and be well organized, - Strong communication skills

Working Environment:

- Professional IRC office environment - Must be comfortable working in front of the computer and with data for long periods of time

Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirement.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days (depending on role and tenure), medical insurance starting at $145 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus a 3-7% base IRC contribution (3 year vesting), disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

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