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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA or CPA Candidate is a plus.

• Must have at least 8 years of progressive work experience in non-profit accounting.
• International experience working with international NGOs with multiple locations/ offices is highly preferred.
• Experience managing, coaching and providing mentorship.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and Concur is highly desired (Intacct or NetSuite is a plus).

• Proficient knowledge of and experience with nonprofit accounting practices.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and audit requirements.
• Superb attention to detail.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong supervision skills.
• High-level problem-solving skills.
• Acumen in maintaining accurate accounting records and preparing clear and accurate reports for informational, auditing, and operational use.
• Proficiency in clearly communicating accounting information to individuals with varying levels of financial expertise.
• The ability to juggle multiple priorities while establishing and maintaining robust accounting processes.
• Judgment, integrity, and trustworthiness are essential given the need to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Able to effectively work well with a diverse group of people in a multicultural and challenging team-oriented environment.
• Must be self-sufficient and self-motivated.
• Focus on professional excellence and customer service.
• Committed to improving equity and access in the workplace.
• Demonstrates passion for IRAP’s mission.

Job-related Requirements

• This position is remote.
• This position might require occasional travel.
• This position does not require office availability.

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