Staff Accountant

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The ONE Campaign seeks a dynamic and motivated seasoned Staff Accountant to manage and assist in the delivery of the organization’s financial information. Reporting to the Senior Finance and Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant performs a wide array of finance and accounting functions with a constant focus on problem solving and project initiative. The successful candidate is eager to learn and demonstrates an ability to help bring change and order to the finance and accounting process. The Staff Accountant will apply analysis and reporting skills to all areas of ONE’s monthly accounting cycle as well as the global accounting environment, which includes providing accounting expertise and support to several related or affiliated entities including: The ONE Campaign, ONE Action, ONE Campaign Africa, ONE Against Poverty UK, and ONE Global (Canada).  

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL

The responsibilities fall into the following key areas: Accounting, Financial Statements, Accounts Payable, Account Receivables, System (ERP) Management, Payroll and Cash Management.

 Accounting

• Process, reconcile, and post subledger interfaces to the general ledger account balances
• Create/post standard, and non-standard recurring and required month-end journal entries, including investment activities, fixed assets, depreciation, expensing prepaid items, recognizing deferred revenue and other accruals, release of temporarily restricted net assets, etc.
• Reconcile key accounts and post adjustments and correcting entries
• Be responsible for the integrity of the general ledger within a multi-entity accounting environment, including balance sheet and general account reconciliations, and the recording of adjusting entries.
• Review transactions of finance staff from assigned offices to ensure transactions are performed timely and accurately with proper support documentation
• Perform interim and annual fixed asset inventory
• Provide support for annual audit in global accounting and Prepare audit PBC schedules
• Support Global Offices regarding monthly accounting activities (month-end close etc.)
• Assess internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies and any issues of non-compliance

Financial Statements

• Prepare financial statements (Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and Profit and Loss Statements)
• Perform monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analyses
• Assist in the design and preparation of budgets for review by management

 Accounts Payable

• Work with program staff to collect vendor W9 information and conduct other necessary vendor review steps to ensure compliance
• File timely and accurate Form 1099; assist in preparing annual IRS forms 990, form 990-T, and other required U.S. and non-U.S. filings
• Review accounts payable activity weekly using the web-based accounts payable system (Bill.com) based on the Organization’s coding and approval
• Manage Bill.com inbox, enter bills, review payment support, and evidence of approval weekly through the web-based accounts payable system (Bill.com) and monthly through banking activity
• Manage Bill.com vendor information, ensuring vendors monitor and update their information
• Reconcile posted invoices and payments to the Accounts Payable subsidiary ledger to trial balance on a monthly basis
• Review and process expense USD claim reimbursements for ONE office staff through Expensify, including approving reports under certain required policies, update transaction location and upload to Intacct

Systems and Processes Improvement

• Recommend improvements in accounting processes, accounting systems, and reporting mechanisms to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversee the selection, implementation, and maintenance of accounting systems and software.
• Troubleshoot Sage Intacct system issues and aid CFO, program, and operations staff with Sage Intacct report build-outs
• Fully utilize ERP system, Intacct, for a paperless accounting environment
• Contribute to the development of new or amended accounting policies, documentation, processes, and procedures

 Payroll

• Collaborate with Payroll Manager for semi-monthly processing of US payroll and monthly processing of global payroll
• Review payroll reports provided by a payroll service bureau and record entries to general ledger monthly. Reconcile to general ledger monthly
• Record payroll allocation entries

Cash Management, Accounts Receivable & Credit Cards

• In collaboration with the Treasury Manager, monitor cash flow and report on cash status
• Perform monthly bank account reconciliations for the DC bank accounts
• Assist in cash forecasting
• Reconcile accounts receivable/grant receivable, deferred income and revenue accounts for all offices, except NY
• Record entries in the general ledger
• Reconcile monthly all credit cards in Divvy and Expensify and ensure sync-in ERP System

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Business, or Finance required. CPA a plus
• 6+ years financial and accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit setting for a global organization with offices outside the US
• Understanding of fundamental accounting principles and working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IRS regulations for 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) non-profit organizations
• Ability to work with all levels of staff across a multi-cultural, multi-geographic, multi-discipline organization
• Expert with Intaact and QuickBooks online strongly preferred
• Expert with Microsoft Office software, especially Excel
• Track record of successful experience in efficient, accurate and timely month- and year-end closing and production of financial statements
• Experience with foreign exchange transactions strongly preferred
• Experience with intercompany activities
• Detail-oriented, ability to complete multiple tasks accurately within critical deadlines
• Excellent organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills; ability to delegate and prioritize department workload
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strict confidentiality and a proven ability to exercise good judgment are essential

OTHER ATTRIBUTES

• An understanding of the complexities surrounding collaboration in a global matrix organization
• Highly organized, detail oriented and self-motivated
• Collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills
• Remain positive in high pressure and stressful situations
• Critical thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Action oriented and results focused
• Flexible and resourceful approach
• Independent problem solver

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Fluency in English required.  Fluency in other languages such as French and/or German is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Attendance two days per week in the office in DC. Team schedules and business needs may dictate the specific days/times you need to be in the office. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: $70,000 – $90,000 per year

This salary range is based on compensation survey data for similar organizations and is used to set pay internally at ONE. Where a new hire’s salary falls within this range is based on a variety of factors, including the budget available for this position.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Are you ready to join ONE? Please submit a resumé and cover letter to this opening at ONE jobs!