Staff Accountant

  • Contractor
  • Washington D.C United States of America
  • TBD USD / Year
  • iMMAP profile




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iMMAP

Organization

iMMAP is an international nongovernmental organization that provides information management services to humanitarian and development organizations. Through information management, we help our partners target assistance to the world’s most vulnerable populations. Our core philosophy is that better data leads to better decisions and that better decisions lead to better outcomes. iMMAP’s critical support to information value chains helps to solve operational and strategic challenges of our partners in both emergency and development contexts by enabling evidence-based decision-making for better outcomes.

Background

In conjunction with the Finance Director, executes finance policies and activities. Coordinates with international offices as needed. The Staff Accountant reports directly to the iMMAP Senior Finance Officer. This position is a hybrid role and requires the Staff Accountant in the D.C office1-2 days a week.

Description of Duties

• Monitor monthly expenditures against award budgets, working closely with program staff to develop monthly projections.

• Assist with contract & grant administration function for complex portfolio including Federal Government grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts, cost share agreements, MOUs, foreign and international agency grants and other grants and contracts.

• Generate financial reports in compliance with United States government and other funder regulations and requirements.

• Support project directors in interpretation of and compliance with award regulations including but not limited to 2 CRF Uniform Guidance 200, FAR, USAID ADS, and AIDAR.

• Conduct reviews of time sheet and expense report submissions to ensure compliance with iMMAP and funder policies and regulations.

• Process and review field office cash books and local bank statement reconciliations.

• Prepare various reports to external reporting.

• Assist with Accounts Payable.

• Manage and monitor fund transfers to consultants, vendors, and country offices.

• Provide oversight of procurement of goods and services in compliance with funder and internal regulations and procedures.

  • • Participate in response to auditor requests during annual audit.

• Manage, process, and reconcile travel advances and liaise with consultants on outstanding issues.

• Prepares and reviews transactions ensuring proper coding and posting.

• Prepare monthly invoicing and drawdowns for specific awards as needed; work with relevant agencies to ensure all receivables have been collected.

• Maintain open and frequent communication with field office Finance Officers and conduct financial briefings in accordance with iMMAP and funder policies and regulations.

• Assist with reviews of program activities to ensure compliance with iMMAP and funder policies and regulations.

• Other finance tasks that may arise.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree Accounting or Finance and at least three to five years’ experience in hands on Finance support is required.

• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently, well-organized, and able to work under pressure and meet frequent deadlines.

• Demonstrated reliability regarding attendance and work performance.

• Ability to be a team player with good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and interact with people from diverse background.

• Courteous and professional demeanor with experience providing customer service.

• Experience working with US Government agreements is a plus

• Attention to detail and ability to follow up on tasks to completion.

• Knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Flexibility and ability to work in busy environment.

  • • Excellent oral and written English skills.

Guiding Principles

Personnel is expected to conduct itself in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and iMMAP’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all Countries.

iMMAP has zero-tolerance for sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, human trafficking, child abuse and exploitation. Any violations of these principles and policies will be treated as serious misconduct.

iMMAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of background.

How to apply

Please apply on the iMMAP site https://careers.immap.org/jobs/707


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