Senior Accounting Manager

Summary

Join IRAP as a Senior Accounting Manager and oversee all accounting operations, including monthly closing processes, compliance with GAAP standards, and internal controls. Manage accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger functions. Collaborate with the finance team, international offices, and external stakeholders. Prepare financial reports, conduct audits, and supervise a team of accountants. This remote position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (Master's preferred), 8+ years of non-profit accounting experience, and strong GAAP knowledge. Apply early for priority consideration.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Have at least 8 years of progressive work experience in non-profit accounting
• Possess proficient knowledge of and experience with nonprofit accounting practices
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of GAAP and audit requirements
• Exhibit superb attention to detail
• Possess excellent quantitative and analytical skills
• Demonstrate strong supervision skills
• Possess high-level problem-solving skills
• Exhibit acumen in maintaining accurate accounting records and preparing clear and accurate reports for informational, auditing, and operational use
• Demonstrate proficiency in clearly communicating accounting information to individuals with varying levels of financial expertise
• Possess the ability to juggle multiple priorities while establishing and maintaining robust accounting processes
• Demonstrate judgment, integrity, and trustworthiness
• Be able to effectively work well with a diverse group of people in a multicultural and challenging team-oriented environment
• Be self-sufficient and self-motivated
• Demonstrate a focus on professional excellence and customer service
• Be committed to improving equity and access in the workplace
• Demonstrate passion for IRAP’s mission

Responsibilities

• Oversee the organizational day-to-day activities of accounts payable, accounts receivable, monetary disbursements, invoicing/billing, payroll, fixed asset, and general ledger
• Manage all closing processes, from preparation to completion, to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Interact at all levels and with IRAP Finance team, international offices, and external stakeholders to produce timely, efficient and accurate month-end close and all internal management and financial reporting
• Work with IRAP Finance team, and relative external parties to ensure overall coordination of all accounting activities
• Prepare journal entries and accounts analyses
• Coordinate an annual audit process and the IRS Form 990 preparation
• Conduct reconciliation of general ledger, payments, and accounts (banks, billing, etc.) to ensure the accounting system accurately reflects the correct transactions
• Sustain/Develop an appropriate system of policies, strong internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures with continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, regulatory, and audit requirements
• Supervise a team of Accountant(s) to ensure they're motivated and provide proper support to meet their job duties and responsibilities
• Provide training, guidance, and support to other personnel and departments when needed, and actively review and advise on financial and accounting processes
• Assist the Senior Vice-President of Finance with the annual budgeting process
• Undertake other duties and projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a Master's degree
• Be a CPA or CPA Candidate
• Have international experience working with international NGOs with multiple locations/offices
• Have experience with QuickBooks Online and Concur
• Have experience managing, coaching and providing mentorship

Benefits

• Fully paid family health insurance
• Retirement options
• Extensive PTO (20 or more vacation days, 22 and more public/ org-wide holidays)
• Comprehensive leave time for sickness
• Disability and parenting (5 months of parental leave)
• Reimbursement for work-from-home equipment
• Generous opportunities for professional development