The Kaizen Company is hiring a
Accounts Payable Management Consultant, Remote - Worldwide

Summary

The Accounts Payable Management Consultant will oversee and optimize the organization's accounts payable processes at Kaizen, A Tetra Tech Company, for the USAID-funded Partnerships Incubator project. The position requires a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related area with minimum 8 years of relevant experience, or equivalent education and experience. The deadline to apply is June 18, 2024.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related area with minimum 8 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience, OR JD/ABD and 5 years of relevant experience, OR Ph.D. and 3 years of relevant experience
• Five years of experience working in a finance role for a USAID implementing partner or for a USAID project preferred
• Knowledge of USAID regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience in accounts payable management, preferably in a complex organizational setting
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable principles, practices, and regulations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Knowledge of accrual accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration
• Experience in working with subcontractors, consultants
• Ability to work in multiple cultures, highly motivated, self-starting, intellectually curious, flexible, a passion for learning, and deeply committed to social impact
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Proficiency in Google Sheets, MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Commitment to maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards in financial operations

Responsibilities

• Contribute to accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and expense reimbursements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers, and resolving payment-related issues
• Review employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Analyze accounts payable data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for process improvement and cost savings
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies, and procedures, including GAAP and internal controls
• Assist in accrual accounting processes, ensuring that expenses and revenues are recognized in the appropriate accounting periods
• Process payments, verifying accuracy and compliance with financial policies and procedures, and USAID’s cost principles
• Collaborate with internal teams, including finance, procurement, and operations, to streamline accounts payable processes and resolve issues
• Prepare various tracking reports the project team requires, providing real-time financial insights. Maintain accurate account payable records, reports, and documentation for audits and financial analysis
• Support the closeout out of consultants and subcontractors at the end of their contracts, ensuring all financial obligations are met, final payments are processed, and all necessary documentation is obtained and filed according to company policies and regulatory requirements
• Execute other financial tasks and responsibilities as assigned by senior management