Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, and Nations in Transit. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.
Position Summary:
The Eurasia Grants and Compliance Associate will be responsible for financial and administrative support of private and U.S. government funded grants, sub-award and contractual procurement, financial review and closeout, and will serve as a liaison between the Eurasia and Finance departments at Freedom House. This position is based in Washington, DC and reports to the Director of Eurasia Programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business/public administration, or a relevant field with considerable coursework in accounting or finance
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in progressive accounting and award/contract administration; experience working with NGO grant accounting in a fast paced environment preferred
- Minimum 1 year of experience working with U.S. government-funded programs
- Experience encompassing A/P, general ledger, transaction analysis, budgeting, account reconciliation, expense verification, and sub-award procurement
- Familiarity with OMB Circulars A-110, A-122, and A-133
- Familiarity with accounting systems in Eurasia countries highly desirable
- Prior experience working with program support for human rights and democracy at a regional or international level, especially with civil society organizations at risk highly desirable
- Strong ability to communicate professionally and effectively in English and Russian both verbally and in writing
- Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times
- Familiarity with secure communications software and practices
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook
Some Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review sub-award proposals and budgets to ensure full cost recovery and compliance with Freedom House financial obligations and reporting requirements as outlined in cooperative and grant agreements
- Review sub-award financial reports to ensure compliance with funder regulations and Freedom House policies and procedures
- Draft and review contracts and follow through on the procurement process, including payments and closeout
- Communicate directly with sub-award recipients on reporting and compliance issues
- Assist with project tasks related to cost allocation methods, budget templates, grants compliance policies, etc.
- Prepare and submit payment requests, procurement authorizations, business expense reports and other internal financial and compliance documentation
- Assist team with administrative tasks
- Assist in preparation of internal and donor audits
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting with a low level of noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer:
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder may differ from those outlined in the job description and that other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job. Freedom House may add, change, or remove essential and other duties at any time.
We offer great benefits including:
- Generously subsidized dental insurance
- Generously subsidized vision insurance
- Generously subsidized health insurance with three options (HMO, POS, PPO)
- 100% employer paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
- 100% employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
- Supplemental/voluntary life insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous matching funds with 2 year 100% vesting schedule
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursable expenses
- Transportation pre-tax payroll deduction for metro, and garage parking in DC
- Generous paid vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement for graduate studies
- And much more……
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