Staff Accountant

International Republican Institute • Washington, DC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant provides timely, collaborative, service-oriented support to program staff on financial matters relevant to program implementation. This position is located in Washington, DC. The Staff Accountant is expected to work in-office at least two days per week, typically Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration or equivalent experience.
• Minimum one year of experience in an accounting role.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal government circulars 2 CFR 200 (OMB A-110, A-122 and A-133).
• Strong written and oral communicator.
• Self-motivated and results oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Willingness to learn software, systems, and processes and to take the initiative to understand, create, and refine best practices.
• Ability to prioritize various daily/weekly/monthly tasks and projects while working in a challenging environment.
• Proficient in accounting software (JAMIS Prime, Costpoint, or similar).
• Innovative, creative, enthusiastic approach.
• Ability to be detail-orientated and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes expense submissions/reconciliations and payments for the assigned portfolio.
• Prepare payment bills to vendors.
• Ensure alignment of each grant’s objectives and compliance with funder regulations, IRI policies.
• Prepares all financial reports required by funders and/or IRI management.
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of funder’s and IRI’s financial policies and procedures and serving as a resource for program teams.
• Provides training on financial policies and procedures to program teams in respective portfolios.
• Maintains knowledge of IRI program implementation.
• Establishes, maintains, and develops productive working relationship with expatriate staff, local/field/project accountants, headquarter program and program services colleagues.
• Troubleshoots accounting problems; identifies and implements creative solutions.
• Assists with annual funders and program audit preparation.
• Works on account reconciliations.
• Performs other accounting tasks as assigned or deemed necessary.

Benefits

• Significant coverage of health, dental, and vision insurance costs.
• Meaningful assistance programs through an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and Rula (access to mental health experts).
• Retirement plan with generous employer contribution (vested after 12 months).
• Hybrid and telework options.
• Company-paid holidays, parental leave, generous vacation, sick, and personal leave days.
• Dependent Care FSA
• Annual allowance for professional development courses and seminars along with access to world-class e-learning via eCornell.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level