Accountant

Position: Accountant

Job Description

IESC – the International Executive Service Corps – is a US-based not-for-profit with a focus on supporting private enterprise in developing countries. We have worked in partnership with local people in 130 countries - mainly with the generous support of USAID - designing, implementing, managing and evaluating a wide range of market-driven solutions along the entire value chain of a company or industry.

The successful candidate will provide general HQ & field support for a variety of accounting & administrative activities and related tasks. The Accountant will be responsible for various accounting processes, including Accounts Payable, reconciling vendor and credit card statements, travel reports and advances, maintenance of source document filing and vendor files, Accounts Receivable, audit assistance, as well as other duties or projects as assigned. The Accountant will report to the Director of Accounting.

Specific Accountant responsibilities include:

Accounts Payable

• Record accounts payable information from SharePoint Procurement process flow site

• Upload of supporting documents into process flow and financial system, including AP checks and wire transfer forms

• Vendor setup, including banking information

• Prepare cash disbursements

• Reconcile of IESC credit cards

• Ensure that all transactions and journal entries are recorded timely and accurately in accordance with internal policies, U.S. GAAP and governmental regulations

Accounts Receivable

• Record daily cash receipts

Billing

• Import field office financial reports into financial system

• Assist Senior Accountant with preparation of client invoices

• Record monthly leave accruals

Audit

• Prepare supporting schedules for external audits

• Monthly work with HO program staff on field reports and review

• Maintain accurate and organized records for external audit

• Other audit-related tasks as assigned

Other

• Provide backup/coverage for Senior Accountant as necessary

Qualifications:

The Accountant must have:

• Accounting or related degree or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years of accounting experience in Accounts Payable processing, U.S. government contracting or previous experience in non-profit transaction processing in a highly sophisticated financial system. Sound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), policies and procedures. Experience with international NGOs preferred.

• Knowledge of accounting principles governing Federal cooperative agreements, grants, sub-grants and contracts.

• Knowledge of/experience with Deltek CostPoint 7 and Cloud preferred.

• Knowledge of/experience with Microsoft SharePoint process flows preferred.

• Knowledge of/experience with QuickBooks Online preferred.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel; experience with pivot tables and complex formulas required.

• Familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications.

• Familiarity with project multi-cost center organizations.

• Well-organized, detail-oriented, excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The successful candidate will have an interactive nature; ability to work in a fast-paced environment; strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; attention to detail; customer service-oriented disposition; and excellent organizational abilities. 

Preference will be given to candidates with hands-on experience with Deltek CostPoint 7 and/or Cloud and QuickBooks Online.

Applicants must have US citizenship or an authorization to work in the US. To apply please click here. IESC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.