Finance Assistant

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 50 countries and more than 25 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.

Scope: 

The Finance Assistant is responsible for essential accounting functions including accounts payable and receivable support, report reconciliation, fund tracking, month-end, and adjusting journal entries.  This position supports Silver Spring functions. This is a full-time, non-exempt position, reporting to the Finance Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Review accounting transactions to ensure proper coding and record transactions within IRC’s accounting software.
• Prepare, review, and approve journal entries/invoice journals in Integra (Microsoft Dynamics 365), including staff expense management reports and reimbursements.
• Review weekly spending reports in the Maryland office for R&P, and MG and work with caseworkers to resolve discrepancies.
• Review and approve client payment requests to load onto USIO prepaid cards.
• Prepare journal entries for deposits
• Prepare and submit deposit and customer payment journals.
• Review and approve monthly TER expense reports.
• Reconcile monthly P-card statements.
• Reconcile monthly USIO payments.
• Prepare DynAd journal entries for RTCA Program.
• Prepare DynAd journal entries for Contribution in Kind (CIK) Donations.
• Prepare weekly ACH Rent Tracker for the program team.
• Assist in preparing backup for monthly Donor Invoices.
• Other projects and assignments as needed.

Requirements:

• Strong Microsoft Office applications required.
• Working knowledge of accounting software such as Microsoft 365 a plus
• Associate degree in business, finance, or accounting is strongly preferred.
• Three years’ experience in a similar function
• Ability to carry out work with a high degree of integrity and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure meet deadlines, and be well organized,
• Strong communication skills

Working Environment: 

• Professional IRC office environment
• Must be comfortable working in front of the computer and with data for long periods of time.
• Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget.  Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
• US Benefits: The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
• In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12 month time period.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Source: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/job/req55088/Finance-Assistant