Staff Accountant II, Accounting

Who We Are 

IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. With a projected annual portfolio of more than $150 million and more than 750 staff worldwide, we work with partners in more than 100 countries in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information. 

The Staff Accountant II reports to the Accounting Manager. As Staff Accountant, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring that all tasks related to accounting function are completed timely and accurately in accordance with relevant laws, and IREX’s policies and procedures.  

We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships. 

Are you the next member of our team? 

Your Background & Skills 

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 – 4 years of relevant experience in non-profit and Federal grants financial management. 
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field, preferred. 
• Experience working in similar international non-profit organizations with revenue and assets of $100 million or higher. 
• Working knowledge of A-133 audit requirements, 2CFR200, AIDAR and other USG regulations applicable to international development projects is strongly preferred 
• Experience implementing USAID and State Department grants and contracts. 
• Experience working with multi-lateral donors and private foundations. 
• CPA Candidate preferred. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting, and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles. 
• Strong time, customer service and project management skills and able to work under tight deadlines.  
• Ability to analyze data and critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 
• You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. 

Your Daily Tasks 

• Responds to staff, travel agency and bank inquiries related to travel transactions. 
• Provides training to staff about travel reconciliation and coding and Concur system. 
• Manages communication with travel company on issues of travel expense reconciliation. 
• Maintains proper accounting department backup documentation and files. 
• Recognizes potential internal control issues and communicate them to the accounting management team. 
• Maintains accurate record and reconciliation in accordance IREX’s procedures, policies, and regulations. 
• Coordinates with counterparts and learns to maintain the travel accounts and enters the corresponding recurring journal entries in Costpoint as needed. 
• Managing the IREX’s Business Travel Account (BTA) and any assigned travel card. Follows up with counterparts to timely reconcile the related accounts. 
• Reviewing and updating an orphaned transaction from the BTA import. 
• Coordinate with the travel agency and program teams on any outstanding travel transactions to ensure the timely collection of funds. 
• Coordinate with the Operations team on Virtual Cards processing for group travel.  
• Books and records all travel transactions using rewards or mileage systems. 
• Review meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) advance requests and reconciliations via Concur. 
• Assists IREX corporate credit card program and SAP Concur program. 
• Takes the lead in travel credit card expense reconciliation and BTA reconciliation by coordinating with expense reports preparers and assists interns to process the reports in Concur and Deltek Costpoint. 
• Assists Senior Accountant in monthly financial reporting packages and Board Finance meeting briefing book. 
• Assists in managing and coordinating monthly and quarterly funder financial reports review. 
• Reviews coding and description of invoices processed in field offices and headquarters to ensure they are in compliance with IREX internal policies, procedures and best practices, as well as with funder requirements. 
• Maintains proper accounting records and documentation. 
• Assists in annual 990 Form preparation. 
• Assists in annual financial audit. 
• Works with Senior Accountant to supervise and mentor accounting interns. 
• Other support duties as needed. 

You Will Get: 

Committed, passionate, collaborative, and mission-driven colleagues who make I