Finance Specialist
Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
Overview
Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
You have:
- Two (2) years of post-secondary education or equivalent experience working in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or administrative support, preferably in a non-profit setting
- Strong commitment to ensuring the success of the IRC mission while adhering to the values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality as defined in the IRC Way
- Solid computer-based accounting skills, including spreadsheets and other financial related software programs
- Proficient in general office software programs like MS Word, Excel, email, and internet
- Proven track record to work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
- Ability to optimally work with remote teams through telephone, email, videoconference, and other methods of correspondence
- Fluency in English, written and spoken
Major Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with IRC’s accounting policies and procedures, as well as generally accepted accounting principles and donor requirements, for both the office and donors. - Coordinate the implementation of IRC's internal control procedures to safeguard the organization's assets. - Support daily financial activities: - Prepare entries and approve invoice journals, - Invoice and report on Accounts Receivables, - Resolve journal entry discrepancies. - Assist in month-end/year-end closing tasks: - Prepare monthly billing with review of account transactions to ensure accurate coding and completeness, - Produce variance analysis report, - Build and maintain a comprehensive understanding of donor policies, regulations, and procedures, and share this knowledge with the programs team. - Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Two (2) years of post-secondary education or equivalent experience working in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or administrative support, preferably in a non-profit setting - Strong commitment to ensuring the success of the IRC mission while adhering to the values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality as defined in the IRC Way - Solid computer-based accounting skills, including spreadsheets and other financial related software programs - Proficient in general office software programs like MS Word, Excel, email, and internet - Proven track record to work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively - Ability to optimally work with remote teams through telephone, email, videoconference, and other methods of correspondence - Fluency in English, written and spoken
Working Environment:
A combination of standard office environment and remote work.
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.
Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
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.
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Qualifications
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to ensure compliance with financial policies? | The interviewer is assessing your attention to detail and understanding of financial compliance. | Use a specific example that highlights your ability to follow procedures and your understanding of financial regulations. |
| How do you handle discrepancies in journal entries? | This question evaluates your problem-solving skills and attention to detail in financial matters. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to prioritize your tasks in a hybrid work environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience working in a cross-cultural team. What challenges did you face? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools and software are you proficient in for accounting and reporting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |