BACKGROUND:
The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. IRC teams provide health care, infrastructure, learning and economic support to people in 40 countries, with special programs designed for women and children. Every year, the IRC resettles thousands of refugees in 27 U.S. cities. Learn more at Rescue.org and follow the IRC on Twitter & Facebook .
The IRC Finance department seeks to achieve excellence in financial management by providing accurate and timely financial information to IRC management and programs and by adhering to established financial practices and accounting principles. The HQ Finance Team does this by supporting and training staff, by implementing and monitoring the implementation of IRC and donor policies and procedures, and by gathering the necessary financial information in preparation of the organizations’ financial statements.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Finance Manager, USP is responsible for providing a range of administrative and accounting services in support of the organization’s US Programs financial activities. This is short-term position (June – September 2016).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Assisting in monthly financial close including
Creating export files with HQ entries to post in the US office ledgers.
Preparing and posting of monthly journal vouchers for cash allocation, shared cost allocation.
Creating and sending journals for intercompany entries within US program offices.
Calculation and posting of US refugee arrival numbers and MG enrollment for the current period statistics
Review of coding information on payment vouchers for USP offices
Sending supporting documents for HQ account payable entries to US offices as requested; reviewing HQ transactions questioned by US office, providing clarification and recording adjustments as needed
Prepare adjusting journal entries affecting USP HQ Management budgets as requested by USP Budget Officer
- Review of monthly reports and checklists and upload reports to IRC’s intranet
- Review of cash transfer requests and prepare transfers to be processed by HQ
- Prepare special reports for management upon request;
- Other duties as assigned by the Domestic Finance Officer or Regional Controller USP.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Educational Requirements
- Associate degree in Accounting, Business Admin, or Finance
Experience Requirements
- 2-5 years accounting work experience ;
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and above average organization skills
- Ability to work accurately, pay attention to details, and consistently meet deadlines
- Proven aptitude with numbers and the ability to accurately process detailed information
- Attention to detail, a drive for accuracy and a strong work ethic
- Proficient computer skills: MS Word, Excel, & Outlook
- Experience with accounting software preferred
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- The position will work in the New York City Headquarters location and is expected to be on-site
- Standard office work environment
- Relocation assistance is not available for this role
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