Finance Assistant
Support financial operations and ensure accuracy in accounting tasks.
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Overview
Support financial operations and ensure accuracy in accounting tasks.
You have:
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance with at least 1 year of nonprofit accounting experience.
- Lived experience as a refugee or immigrant is highly preferred.
- Proven ability to work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment. Reporting experience preferred.
- Well organized; high attention to detail.
- Excellent computer skills including all Microsoft Office Programs, database experience, and various other financial-related software programs.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
The Finance Assistant will be responsible for essential accounting functions such as p-card reconciliation, billing, data tracking, and other tasks as assigned. This position reports directly to the Senior Finance Coordinator.
Major Responsibilities:
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Manage office credit cards and prepare reconciliation monthly. - Prepare, distribute, and file Time & Effort reports. - Preparation of monthly invoicing for required grants. - Check ETO Recon report and coordinate with relevant programs if applicable. - Assist in sending weekly DFA reports for R&P and Matching Grants - Assist it with updating internal finance procedures. - Maintain access to all lease agreements, and contracts for all equipment, property, etc. - Assist processing Payments requests when needed. - Back up for deposit transactions. - Other projects and assignments as needed.
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Senior Finance Coordinator
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: Resettlement Team, Employment Team, Anti-Trafficking Team, Immigration Team, Youth Program Team, New Roots Team, Immigration Team, Intensive Case Management Team, Volunteer Coordination, Finance Team.
External: Volunteers, Interns.
Job Requirements:
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance with at least 1 year of nonprofit accounting experience. - Lived experience as a refugee or immigrant is highly preferred. - Proven ability to work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment. Reporting experience preferred. - Well organized; high attention to detail. - Excellent computer skills including all Microsoft Office Programs, database experience, and various other financial-related software programs. - Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Working Environment:
Standard office environment at IRC’s office in Seattle; Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, with occasional evening or weekend activities as needed. Limited flexible workplace available with approval (HYBRID – NOT FULL TIME REMOTE)
Access to a reliable vehicle to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area for partner meetings and events.
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 requirements.
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: The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12-month time period.
Qualifications
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to manage multiple financial tasks simultaneously? | This question assesses your ability to multitask in a financial setting. | Provide an example of a specific situation where you effectively managed multiple priorities. |
| How do you ensure accuracy in your financial reporting? | The interviewer wants to understand your attention to detail and process for verification. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell me about an experience working in a team within a cross-cultural environment. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or software do you use to manage financial data, and why do you prefer them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging financial project you worked on. What was your role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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