Staff Accountant

Every employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI and demonstrating the Core Values in their day-to-day operations. The Core Values, which are IRI’s foundational building blocks include:

Excellence– We believe in quality results delivered by investing in people. Freedom– We believe in exploration and experimentation to be agile and responsive. Respect- We believe in trust, empathy and empowering people. Teamwork- We believe in diversity, inclusion and the power of global collaboration. Transparency– We believe in open communication and clear decision-making. Accountability- We believe in personal responsibility as the foundation of success.

The Staff Accountant provides timely, collaborative, service-oriented support to program staff on financial matters relevant to program implementation.

This is a hybrid role based in Washington, DC. US Work Authorization required.

Position Requirements

• Bachelors in accounting, finance or business administration.
• 1-3 years 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.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes expense submissions/reconciliations, and payments for the assigned portfolio.
• 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 in a respective division.
• Establishes, maintains, and develops productive working relationship with expatriate staff, local/field/project accountants, DC program and Program Services colleagues.
• Troubleshoots accounting problems; identifies and implements creative solutions.
• Assists with annual, funders’ and program audit preparation.
• Works on accounts reconciliations.
• Performs other accounting tasks as assigned or deemed necessary.