Senior Accounting Analyst

IREX•Washington, DC

1d•$65,600 - $82,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accounting Analyst supports IREX’s mission-driven programs by managing assigned accounts payable, vendor management, payment, treasury, cash management, and related accounting processes. The position ensures transactions, reconciliations, monthly and year-end close activities, and supporting documentation are completed accurately and on time in compliance with applicable laws, accounting standards, and IREX policies and procedures. The analyst provides technical guidance to accounting staff, coordinates with internal teams to resolve accounting matters, and supports strong internal controls and efficient accounting operations. The position is based at IREX headquarters in Washington, DC. It requires in-person work under IREX’s Flexible Work Policy, currently at least two days (16 hours) per week in the office, including Wednesdays. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. IREX conducts background checks on successful candidates.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of accounts payable controls, vendor management, payment and cash controls, general ledger accounting, accruals, reconciliations, and financial close processes.
Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with careful attention to detail.
Ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain an accurate, complete, and well-documented audit trail.
Effective project management, people management, coaching, and delegation skills.
Clear and professional written and oral communication skills.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with enterprise accounting and expense-management systems.
Ability to handle confidential financial information with sound judgment and discretion.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, economics, or a related field; an additional three years of relevant experience may be substituted for the degree.
At least 8 years of relevant accounting experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Relevant accounting, finance, treasury, or accounts payable certification preferred.
Experience with Deltek Costpoint and SAP Concur preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support accounts payable operations, including invoice review and coding, approval workflows, vendor maintenance, payment processing, employee reimbursements, and exception resolution.
Perform and support assigned general ledger activities, including journal entries, recurring transactions, account analysis, reconciliations, interoffice accounting, and month-end and year-end close processes.
Review assigned accounting transactions and processes for accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and policy compliance, including work processed by assigned staff.
Maintain responsibility for assigned balance sheet accounts, including accounts payable, accrued liabilities, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, cash and payment clearing accounts, and related reconciliations.
Prepare, review, and coordinate monthly account reconciliations; research, document, resolve, and escalate reconciling items as needed.
Develop, maintain, and update accounts payable and general ledger procedures, desk guides, close checklists, and supporting documentation.
Support financial systems administration, including configuration, testing, process enhancements, automation, and implementation of updates affecting accounts payable and general ledger functions.
Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen internal controls, improve efficiency, and enhance financial reporting quality.
Support vendor administration, including reviewing and validating vendor documentation, banking information, tax information, and vendor changes in accordance with internal controls.
Support treasury and cash management operations, including payment processing, banking administration, cash activity, bank reconciliations, and resolution of payment and banking exceptions.
Provide technical guidance to accounting staff and coordinate with internal teams to resolve accounting matters.