Finance Specialist

Job Overview/Summary: The Finance Specialist assists the finance team in accurately controlling and managing the implementation of accounting systems with a primary focus on supporting the IRC in NY & NJ. The Finance Specialist provides internal and external partners with timely, accurate and understandable financial information and reports. 

Major Responsibilities: 

• Ensure compliance with IRC’s accounting policies and procedures, as well as generally accepted accounting principles and donor requirements, for both the office and donors.
• Coordinate the implementation of IRC’s internal control procedures to safeguard the organization’s assets.
• Support daily financial activities:
• Prepare entries and approve invoice journals,
• Invoice and report on Accounts Receivables,
• Resolve journal entry discrepancies.
• Assist in month-end/year-end closing tasks:
• Prepare monthly billing with review of account transactions to ensure accurate coding and completeness,
• Produce variance analysis report,
• Reconcile accounts.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive understanding of donor policies, regulations, and procedures, and share this knowledge with the programs team.
• Other duties as assigned:
• Prepare and manage T&E documentation, process and post Prepayment cards, and handle staff and client payments, including direct assistance.
• Reconcile transactions involving Pcards and ensure accurate posting of expense reports and journals in Integra.
• Create and post journals for donated items received from donors, review and post them and procured journals, and reconcile the account.
• Prepare Invoice files by program, validate or correct grant codes, and process invoice entries for various expenses in Integra.

Job Requirements: 

• Two (2) years of post-secondary education or equivalent experience working in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or administrative support, preferably in a non-profit setting
• Strong commitment to ensuring the success of the IRC mission while adhering to the values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality as defined in the IRC Way
• Solid computer-based accounting skills, including spreadsheets and other financial related software programs
• Proficient in general office software programs like MS Word, Excel, email, and internet
• Proven track record to work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
• Ability to optimally work with remote teams through telephone, email, videoconference, and other methods of correspondence
• Fluency in English, written and spoken

Source: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/job/req54666/Finance-Specialist