IFPRI: Staff Accountant – Washington

Job Summary:

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a Staff Accountant I to provide general accounting support in the Finance Department. This position is a 1-year renewable, non-exempt appointment and will report to the Controller. This position is based at IFPRI Headquarters located in Washington, DC.

Essential Duties:

Purchase Order Management:Review, verify, and enter purchase orders (POs) accurately into Costpoint, ensuring alignment with internal procedures and budgets.

Vendor Setup & Maintenance:Set up and maintain vendor profiles in Costpoint, ensuring accuracy and compliance

Reconciliations:Perform timely monthly reconciliations for Euro and GBP bank and investment accounts. Accurately record realized and unrealized investment gains/losses, dividends, and fees, while proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies.

Document for Deltek (D4D):troubleshoot document workflows in D4D.

Payroll Processing Support:Act as a backup for payroll processing, assisting with timely and accurate payroll submissions.

Support Payments:Assist with resolving compliance inquiries concerning international wire transfers through Conver, and domestic ACHs, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements.

Month-End Close & Reporting:Assist with month-end closing dashboards; follow up with international country offices and hub teams on outstanding Field Expense Reports to ensure complete and accurate reporting.

Cash Flow:Assist with preparing daily cash position reports and weekly cash flow forecasts for the Controller and the Director of Administration and Finance

Documentation & Records Management:Upload and maintain payment confirmations and other financial records within D4D for audit and compliance purposes.

System Administration Support:Provide support to the Controller for administrative functions in Costpoint and Cognos; coordinate with Deltek support and external consultants to resolve system issues.

Project & Ad Hoc Support:Assist the Controller with special projects and process improvements as needed.

Additional Duties:Perform other accounting or administrative duties as assigned to support departmental goals.

 

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; or associate’s degree plus three years of relevant experience; or high school diploma plus four years of relevant experience.

Knowledge of international banking and currency reconciliation.

Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills.

Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Familiarity with accounting software platforms.

Excellent oral and written communications skills.

Ability to consistently process high volume of transactions.

Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.

Ability to work productively within a multi-cultural team environment.

Physical Demand & Work environment:

Employee will sit in an upright position for a long period of time

Employee will lift between 0-10 pounds.

Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing computer terminal; extensive reading

Salary Range: The expected salary range for this job requisition is between $48,600 – $59,600. In determining your salary, we will consider your experience and other job-related factors.

Benefits:IFPRI is committed to providing our staff members with valuable and competitive benefits, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. This position is eligible for health insurance coverage and a summary of our benefits can be found on our website. Please note that the listed benefits are generally available to active, non-temporary, full time and part-time US-based employees who work at least 25 hours per week.

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is an equal employment opportunity employer – F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements