Finance Assistant

IRC - International Rescue Committee; Richmond; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global humanitarian organization seeks a Finance Assistant to provide critical financial support in Richmond, UK. This role is vital in processing payments, maintaining accounting records, and assisting the finance team with various financial tasks. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and a degree in finance, business, or accounting. Strong integrity, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential for success in this position. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

10 sick days

20-25 paid time off days

Medical insurance starting at $163 per month

403b retirement savings plan with matching

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience in finance and accounting required.
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Process payments and support program team on client tracking.
• Prepare month-end financial journal entries.
• Assist with internal and external audit inquiries.

Skills

Integrity

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Fluent in English

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of accounting software

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in business, accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Overview

The program Finance Assistant is responsible for financial support to the IRC Richmond program team, focusing largely on client payments and tracking, p-card reconciliation, and essential accounting functions including accounts payable and receivable support, report reconciliation, month-end, and adjusting journal entries. The program Finance Assistant reports to the Finance Coordinator and is a member of the four-person finance department.

Major Responsibilities

• Operate effectively in IRC’s proprietary ERP financial accounting system (integra) and coach program staff regularly on the process and the system.
• Process payments by a variety of methods – ACH, Prepaid Cards and Checks
• Process and support the program team on client’s payment mostly through USIO cards.
• Support program team on client’s tracking, p-card reconciliation, mileage and submitting other expenses in the Integra system.
• Review payment requests made in financial system by staff for accuracy; submit through workflow and post
• Prepare a wide variety of month-end, financial close journal entries within mandated deadlines
• Oversee and review new vendor set-up process
• Prepare weekly grant spending reports; work with staff to resolve any discrepancies
• Prepare monthly Time & Effort reports, send to staff for signature, collect and file
• Prepare weekly deposit and customer payment journals to be posted to the financial system
• Create aging reports for fee-for-service programs and follow up on unpaid invoices
• Void checks as needed
• Oversee, review and post contributions-in-kind (donations and volunteer time) in accordance with grant requirements
• Assist with internal and external audit inquiries and reporting
• Maintain accounting files and records in accordance with IRC and donor requirements
• Other projects and assignments as needed

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in business, accounting or finance preferred. Professional experience in lieu of education will be considered.

Work Experience: Relevant professional experience in finance and accounting required; minimum of 2 years’ experience strongly preferred.

Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to carry out work with a high degree of integrity and confidentiality
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research and problem-solving purposes.
• Working knowledge of accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics a plus
• Standard work environment; majority of the workday at a computer terminal.
• Must be comfortable working in front of the computer and with data for long periods of time

Compensation

Pay Range: $22.00 - $23.70. Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

US Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Professional Standards

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.