Global Finance & Administrative Assistant (USAID Project)

Counterpart Brand; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Counterpart International is seeking a Finance & Administrative Assistant/Associate to support a USAID-funded project focused on internet governance and internet freedom. The role emphasizes maintaining financial records, processing expense logs, and supporting program financial management in QuickBooks, reporting to the Grants & Finance Specialist.

You will assist with monthly closes, review receipts, coordinate with HQ finance, and help manage vouchers and cash reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance.
• 1–2 years of experience in financial, administrative, and accounting areas.
• Knowledge of donor-funded programs.
• Strong English reading/writing and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly close process and reconciliations.
• Assist in review of field receipts and ensure backup documentation is complete.
• Work with HQ finance to resolve voucher issues.
• Review field/HQ reconciliation of cash accounts for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with the maintenance of the filing system of all financial documents.
• Assist with travel approvals, arrangements and bookings with liaison to the travel agency.
• Assist with the scanning of finance documents.
• Consult with the Finance Officer and Grants & Finance Specialist regularly about tasks.
• Assist with Grant management activities.
• Other accounting, financial and administrative tasks within the scope of this position.

Skills

Donor-funded programs

Accounting processes

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

English proficiency

Detail oriented

Team player

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Skype

Job description

Counterpart International is seeking a Finance & Administrative Assistant/Associate to support a USAID-funded project focused on internet governance and internet freedom. The role emphasizes maintaining financial records, processing expense logs, and supporting program financial management in QuickBooks, reporting to the Grants & Finance Specialist.

You will assist with monthly closes, review receipts, coordinate with HQ finance, and help manage vouchers and cash reconciliations.