Staff Accountant at Democracy International, United States

Deadline: 4 May 2016

Democracy International (DI) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Staff Accountant in Maryland, United States.

The Staff Accountant will be a member of the accounting and finance team providing financial support according to established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely, and accurate manner.

DI offers expertise and practical, field-based experience across the entire range of democracy, human rights, governance, and conflict-mitigation programming and in every region of the world.

Key Jobs Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant will perform the following functions-

Set up and maintain vendor accounts in accounting system.
Review, verify, and code invoices and check requests for payment.
Post invoices in accounting system and update daily transactions.
Set up, file, and maintain vendor and consultant files.
Prepare accounts payable aging report and weekly accounts payable cycle.
Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues, including correspondence with vendors and staff; Process and post expense reimbursement reports in accounting system.
Process and post field expense reports in accounting system.
Review and reconcile fixed asset inventory reports from the field expense reports.
Process wire requests online and post wire payments.
Maintain, reconcile, and prepare Form1099Misc for consultants and vendors.
Maintain financial records to include general ledger, accounts payable and contracts.
Prepare requests for government letter of credit payment reimbursements for program funds.
Reconcile monthly credit card account statements.
Prepare general journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts.
Perform month-end close process.
Prepare quarterly federal financial reports and other reporting requirements for government contracts.
Backup for government contract invoice billing.
Other duties as assigned.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have-

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
Three years of accounting experience required.
Two years of accounts payable experience required.
Experience with government contracts and working knowledge of FAR preferred.
Experience working for or with USAID funded projects preferred.
Working knowledge GAAP required.
Experience with accounting software required; proficiency with Sage MAS 90 software preferred.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong writing and communication skills.
Ability to work cooperatively in a small office with other staff members on multiple, simultaneous projects.
Accurate data entry and computer skills, including Excel required.