Finance Coordinator

Requisition ID: req45580

Job Title: Finance Coordinator

Sector: Finance

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: USD 28.70 – 30.00 Hourly

Location: Silver Spring, MD USA

Work Arrangement: In-person

Job Description

Job Overview: The Finance Coordinator is a member of the Maryland Finance team and is responsible for essential accounting functions related to accounts payable and accounts receivable, monthly closing assistance, and various reports to donors and HQ. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Ensure office and donor compliance with IRCs accounting policies vis–vis fund accounting as noted in IRCs finance manual and generally accepted accounting principles and donor requirements.
• Ensure timely submission of high-quality finance reports working closely with management, programs, and finance teams.
• Maintain a broad and deep understanding of donor policies, regulations and procedures and build this knowledge amongst program team members.
• Support the day-to-day financial activities including daily tasks such as payment review, AP activities, AR reporting/invoicing, etc.
• Review accounting transactions to ensure proper coding, complete month-end/year-end closing tasks and variance analysis as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports to be submitted to IRC NY/donors per scheduled due dates and/or contractual obligations.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly billing.
• Manage office credit card-related processes and prepare reconciliation of pay balances monthly.
• Review CIK accounting entries
• Prepare customer deposit journal entries.
• Resolve Integra-to-ETO variances. Coordinate monthly billings and allocations associated with office programs.
• Coordinate the protection of the organizations assets by implementing IRCs Internal Control procedures.
• Serve as backup to Finance Manager for key day-to-day duties.
• May supervise other staff.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Formal accounting or bookkeeping training and/or coursework required; 4-year degree in related field strongly preferred.
• 3 + years professional work experience with accounting and bookkeeping procedures and standards
• Previous non-profit agency/grant-funded environment experience strongly preferred.
• High degree of professional integrity; ability and commitment to maintain confidentiality of sensitive data.
• Solid organizational skills: detail-oriented, ability to multi-task, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to promote an organizational culture that reflects IRCs core values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality.  Ability to lead in a way that recognizes that IRCs work is best accomplished through the true collaboration of individuals from many cultures with a great variety of skills and perspectives.
• Ability to work independently, be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent communication, analysis and negotiation skills, availability to work with a variety of stakeholders.
• Prior knowledge of donor regulations preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills:  ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Solid Computer skills:  MS Word, Excel, other financial-related software strongly preferred.

Working Environment:Standard work environment; majority of the workday at a computer terminal.

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.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.
 
Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

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: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days (depending on role and tenure), medical insurance starting at $145 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus a 3-7% base IRC contribution (3 year vesting), disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.