Internal Audit Manager

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead the Finance department. This position requires managing federal grant accounting and ensuring accurate financial records.

Qualifying candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, with at least three years of experience in a similar field. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in software like MS Dynamics 365 are desirable. The role demands excellent communication abilities and a keen sense of organization.

Qualifications

• 3 years of progressive experience in accounting in nonprofit or grant management.
• Ability to analyze financial statements.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage federal/state grant accounting activities.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Analyze and balance financial transactions.
• Generate grant billings and reconcile receivables.
• Assist with audit preparations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial statement analysis

Budget preparation

Contract management

Time management

Teamwork

Independence in work

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Dynamics 365

Expense management software

Job description

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), established in 1911, is a nongovernmental, not‑for‑profit international organization dedicated to addressing the needs and rights of refugees and immigrants. USCRI, working with nearly 200 affiliates, provides legal, social, and health services to refugees, unaccompanied migrating children, trafficking survivors, and other immigrants in all 50 states, El Salvador, Honduras, Kenya, and Mexico. USCRI advocates for the rights of refugees and immigrants both nationally and globally, helping to drive humanitarian policies, practices, and law. To learn more about our work, please visit our website at www.refugees.org.

Overview

The senior accountant position is responsible for serving as a team leader in the Finance department and ensuring the department creates accurate and timely financial records for the organization. This position will be supervised by the Assistant Controller.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of federal/state grant accounting including daily, monthly and annual financial grant activities, federal grant management reporting and compliance;
• Responsible for managing day to day accounting functions in the field offices. Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual financial reports (including FFR 425) and any other ad-hoc reports;
• Compile, analyze and balance financial transactions, review general ledger transactions to ensure accuracy, and complete journal entries and bank reconciliations;
• Generate grant billings, and reconcile and monitor receivables;
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of schedules including SEFA for the A-133 audit (knowledge of A-122 is helpful but not required) and assist with Form 990 completion; and
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 3 years’ progressive experience (preferably in large non-profit or grant management environments);
• Proven ability to analyze financial statements, prepare budgets, and manage contracts.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills; ability to work as a team member and independently with a high-level of self-motivation and ability to meet goals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Experience with MS Dynamics 365 (or similar enterprise ERPs) desirable;
• Experience with expense/travel management software (Emburse, Ramp etc.) desirable;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant to be considered.

Additional Notes

• Please submit a resume with a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications with your online application.
• References will be required at time of the final interview.
• No telephone calls please. Position will remain open until filled.
• Work Location: In-person.

Equal Employment Opportunity

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership status, marital status, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, age, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.