Finance Coordinator

International Rescue Committee • Denver, CO

1d • $28 - $30

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. Job Overview/Summary: The Finance Coordinator is a member of the IRC Denver Finance team and is responsible for essential accounting functions related to accounts payable and accounts receivable, monthly and closing assistance, and various reports to donors and HQ. This Finance Coordinator reports directly to the Deputy Director of Finance.

Requirements

• Formal accounting or bookkeeping training and/or coursework required; 4-year degree in related field strongly preferred
• 3 + years professional work experience with accounting and bookkeeping procedures and standards
• Strong commitment to ensuring the success of the IRC mission while adhering to the values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality as defined in the IRC Way
• Solid computer-based accounting skills, including spreadsheets and other financial related software programs
• Proficient in general office software programs like MS Word, Excel, email, and internet
• Proven track record to work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
• Ability to optimally work with remote teams through telephone, email, videoconference, and other methods of correspondence
• Fluency in English, written and spoken

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with IRC’s accounting policies and procedures, as well as generally accepted accounting principles and donor requirements, for both the office and donors.
• Coordinate the implementation of IRC's internal control procedures to safeguard the organization's assets.
• Support daily financial activities: Prepare entries and approve invoice journals Invoice and report on Accounts Receivables Resolve journal entry discrepancies
• Assist in the following month-end/year-end closing tasks: Prepare monthly billing with review of account transactions to ensure accurate coding and completeness Analyze variances Reconcile accounts Submit finance reports
• Build and maintain a comprehensive understanding of donor policies, regulations, and procedures, and share this knowledge with the programs team.
• Supervise Finance Specialists.
• Serve as back-up to Deputy Director of Finance for key day-to-day duties.
• Other 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