Finance Coordinator

Founded in 1933, the IRC is a leading nonsectarian, voluntary organization providing relief, protection and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. The Denver office opened in 2016 to provide reception and placement services to newly arrived refugees and is slated to resettle more than 600 refugees in the coming year. We provide wraparound program services and integrated supports to positively impact clients’ safety, health, education, and economic wellbeing. Our approach is client-centered, empowerment-focused, trauma-informed, and multigenerational. Current programming includes: Participating in learning and dialogue to deepen understanding and awareness of systemic inequities and systems of oppression; Building an internal culture that reflects a commitment to antiracism and gender equality for clients as well as staff, volunteers, and the broader community; Engaging clients more deeply in making decisions that affect them, whether at the individual, household, program, or organizational level;

Using our power and influence to advocate for policies and laws that address inequities experienced by the people we serve and seek systemic change for the benefit of all who are impacted by these inequities.

JOB OVERVIEW

The IRC in Denver seeks a Finance Coordinator to joining its growing staff of professionals working every day to support refugees and other immigrants in the Denver metro area. As a member of the Finance team, the Finance Coordinator is responsible for essential accounting functions related to accounts payable and accounts receivable, monthly tasks and closing assistance, and various reports to donors and HQ. This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting directly to the Senior Finance Coordinator.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

- Ensure office and donor compliance with IRC’s accounting policies vis-à-vis fund accounting as noted in IRC’s finance manual and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and donor requirements. - Ensure timely submission of high-quality finance reports, working closely with management, programs, and finance teams. - Maintain a broad and deep understanding of donor policies, regulations, and procedures. - Support efforts to train program team members and build working knowledge of finance policies and practices that intersect with their roles. - Support day-to-day financial activities, including tasks such as payment request review, AP activities, AR reporting/invoicing, etc. - Review all accounting transactions to ensure proper coding, complete month-end/year-end closing tasks, and conduct variance analysis as needed. - Assist in the preparation of monthly billing. - Other related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

- Formal accounting or bookkeeping training and/or coursework required; 4-year degree in related field strongly preferred. - 3 + years professional work experience with accounting and bookkeeping procedures and standards. - Previous non-profit agency/grant-funded environment experience strongly preferred. - High degree of professional integrity; ability and commitment to maintain confidentiality of sensitive data. - Solid organizational skills: detail-oriented, ability to multi-task, set priorities, and meet deadlines. - Ability to work independently, be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment. - Excellent communication, analysis and negotiation skill, availability to work with a variety of stakeholders. - Prior knowledge of donor regulations preferred, particularly OMB regulations pertaining to federal and state grants and contracts. - Good interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment. - Solid computer skills required, including high proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; proficiency with PowerBI and familiarity with finance-related software systems proficiency strongly preferred.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

- Position Reports to: Senior Finance Coordinator - Indirect Reporting: None at present, but may supervise finance interns and volunteers

WORK ENVIRONMENT

A combination of standard office environment and remote work.

The IRC in Denver strives to offer a positive working environment, with intentional efforts to ensure that it is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible for all. Staff are required to adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates under policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Respect at Work, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation. Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Respect at Work, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is a full-time, regular, position scheduled at 37.5 hours per week, classified as non-exempt and eligible for overtime under state and federal law. Compensation range is $26.00-$29.00/hour. As a regular, full-time employee, the Finance Coordinator qualifies for the IRC’s phenomenal benefits package, which includes:

• Generous paid time off with 20 days of paid vacation per year, 10 days of paid sick leave per year (not inclusive of paid COVID leave), and at least 9 paid holidays per year.

• Outstanding medical, dental, and vision care benefits with low employee premiums.

• Optional health care and dependent care flexible savings accounts and commuter benefits.

• Life, accident, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.

• Comprehensive parental and family leave benefits.

• A 403(b) retirement savings plan that offers generous employer contributions and a matching contribution program.

• A comprehensive employee assistance and resilience program.

• Business travel medical insurance, access to Guardian Nurses, and more.

In addition, the IRC in Denver actively promotes learning and growth for its team members, through staff development accounts that allow staff to engage in individualized goal-aligned professional development, access to a range of talent development offerings to build skills in a wide array of areas from humanitarian principles to management skills, and opportunities to lead and engage with colleagues from across the IRC through communities of practice, special assignments, and designated roles that represent the Denver office, whether here in the U.S. or globally.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on 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 at [email protected] to request accommodation.

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