Finance Coordinator

International Rescue Committee • Turlock, CA

9d • $33 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. The Finance Coordinator will work with the Finance Manager to control and manage the implementation of the accounting systems in the IRC NorCal region. This will include assisting with the collection and processing of IRC’s financial data to provide management, donors, grantors, creditors, and others with timely, accurate and understandable information. The NorCal region has multiple federal, state and private contracts and grants as well as several sub grantees. The Finance Coordinator is in the Turlock office and will report to the Finance Manager.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a related field such as Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of nonprofit accounting/financial management experience
• Solid computer-based accounting skills; experience with SUN preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Proven ability to work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively to meet deadlines; and
• Ability to effectively work in face paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure office compliance with IRC’s accounting policies vis-à-vis fund accounting as noted in IRC’s finance manual and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Support the day-to-day financial activities including daily tasks such as payment review, AP activities, AR reporting/invoicing, etc.
• Review all accounting transactions to ensure proper coding
• Manage account payables and receivable activities in a timely manner.
• Responsible for accurate and timely bank reconciliation
• Responsible for the office month-end/year-end closing tasks
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports to be submitted to IRC NY/donors per scheduled due dates and/or contractual obligations
• Assist in the preparation of monthly billing
• Perform necessary variance and other accounting analysis to identify and resolve any discrepancies or gaps.
• Assist the Finance Manager in fiscal compliance with funders’ requirements as well as internal control
• Participate in overall annual budgetary process.
• Assist Finance Manager with BVA system
• Work collaboratively with program supervisors and staff members by responding to staff questions and providing information/guidance in consultation with the Finance Manager to ensure fiscal requirements are met and rules/regulations are observed
• Coordinate the protection of the organization’s assets by implementing IRC’s Internal Control procedures
• Manager office credit cards and prepare reconciliation to pay balance on a monthly basis.
• Review current service agreements for cost effectiveness and recommend changes as appropriate.
• Maintain grant and contract files for all programs
• Serve as back up to Finance manager for key day-to-day duties
• Other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees