Sr Accountant On Call

World Vision, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

World Vision is seeking an On-Call Senior Accountant to support the finance team during fiscal year-end reporting with complex intercompany transactions and reconciliations. The role emphasizes timely, accurate close activities and collaboration across accounting functions.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in accounting with 5+ years in private/corporate accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience with general ledger and financial statements. Nonprofit experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent work experience with 5+ years in private/corporate accounting.
• Experience with general ledger, financial statements, bank reconciliations, and government reports.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain accounting records with supporting material; prepare and correct entries for general ledger reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly accruals; safeguard company assets.
• Reconcile complex accounts and inter-company GLs; conduct in-depth analysis and research.
• Prepare and provide accounting information and reports for close cycles.
• Produce and analyze financial statements, ensuring alignment with contracts, guidelines, and policies.
• Coordinate problem resolution and provide guidance to finance staff as needed.
• Develop understanding of World Vision's international partnership for effective communication and solutions.
• Work collaboratively with team members and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Curiosity and initiative

Collaboration

Analytical and tech skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

World Vision is hiring a Senior Accountant to serve in the Finance Division.

AT A GLANCE

Role: Senior Accountant

Reports to: Director, Accounting & Grant Reporting

Location: Remote

Required Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field or equivalent work experience (eight years). In addition to education or education equivalent, requires a minimum of 5 years of private/corporate accounting work experience; or 2-3 years where work experience includes at least one year in public accounting. Education/experience must include complex bank reconciliations, general ledger, financial statements, and/or government reports. Strong technology skills are critical, particularly expertise with Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Experience: Previous nonprofit experience preferred.

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A for any employer.

THE JOB

World Vision is seeking an On-Call Senior Accountant to provide specialized accounting support during the fiscal year-end reporting cycle. This temporary assignment will assist the Accounting & Reporting team with complex intercompany accounting transactions, reconciliations, and analysis during a period of elevated workload. The ideal candidate is a collaborative accounting professional who can quickly integrate with the team and demonstrate servant leadership to help ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and completion of close activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep Christ central in individual and corporate life. Actively participate in and contribute to the spiritual disciplines of the organization (Christian conduct, chapel, prayer, worship, devotions, and leadership of devotions); incorporate WV Core Values into decisions within scope of role.
• Establish and maintain accounting records with appropriate supporting material; prepare and correct entries for general ledger reporting. Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly accruals. Ascertain whether company assets are properly accounted for and safeguarded from loss.
• Reconcile more complex or difficult accounts that require in-depth analysis and research, including bank statements and inter-company general ledger accounts. Periodic review of internal controls
• Prepare and provide appropriate accounting information and reports.
• Produce and analyze financial statements, reviewing for completeness and alignment with contracts, guidelines and/or policies and make adjustments.
• Coordinate problem resolution and provide technical guidance/training to other finance staff and customers as necessary.
• Research and recommend new systems and procedures to handle new areas where no procedures exist, and handle special accounting programs.
• Develop a role appropriate understanding of the international World Vision partnership and use this context to inform communications, actions, decisions and solutions.
• Work collaboratively with team members when assigned to work as a member of a team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU BRING THESE SKILLS

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Continuous improvement mindset, actively seeking opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency
• Desire to learn and grow professionally, demonstrating curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
• Collaborative and service-oriented approach, building positive relationships across teams and communicating effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, research, and technology skills

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field or equivalent work experience (eight years). In addition to education or education equivalent, requires a minimum of 5 years of private/corporate accounting work experience; or 2-3 years where work experience includes at least one year in public accounting. Education/experience must include complex bank reconciliations, general ledger, financial statements, and/or government reports. Strong technology skills are critical, particularly expertise with Microsoft Excel.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The posted hiring salary range reflects pay for U.S. locations and is determined using market data and internal compensation guidelines. Actual compensation may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, and applicable laws. A different range may apply in certain locations.

About World Vision

We’re a global Christian humanitarian organization. We partner with children, families, and their communities to empower them as they reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For 75 years, World Vision has followed Jesus’ example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. We serve every child regardless of faith.