Senior Accountant III, Field Accounting

Job Summary:

Performs accounting functions and conducts the theory and practice of recording, classifying, examining, and analyzing data and records of financial transactions. Reviews Country Office financial performance monthly including balance sheet reconciliations and profit & loss activity reviews. Processes and records journal entries. Responds to inquiries and assist in trainings. Reviews general ledger accounts and supporting sub-ledgers and produces various accounting reports. Participates in various accounting projects including external or internal audits, system upgrades, changes to accounting processes or procedures and other projects as assigned.

Accountabilities:

• Applies accounting principles and practices to a range of accounting and/or other fiscal functions.

• Supports field programs by conducting live meeting training on financial systems and processes.

• Reviews and approves Country Office monthly financial reports and balance sheet reconciliations

• Work may include reconciliation of accounts or reports, examination of various financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to guidelines, and maintenance of subsidiary ledgers.

• Leads financial analysis projects and closure of accounting records.

• Manages internal and external audit requests.

• Independently applies accounting principles and practices to a variety of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting and/or other fiscal functions.

• Work may include account report development, preparation and reconciliation, collaborating with administrators to develop and operate accounting systems, examination of a variety of accounting documents to verify conformance with internal policies and external accounting standards.

• Prepares reports and statements requiring interpretation and analysis.

• This is an advance level position in which the incumbent can perform complex, specialized accounting functions with minimal or no supervision.

• Addresses new or changing management requests related to audit and fiscal procedures, account structures or reports and accounting systems.

• Independently resolves issues of moderate to advanced complexity.

• Responsibilities may extend beyond accounting system maintenance to the solution of accounting problems.

• Maintains a professional demeanor in communications with both internal and external personnel, including senior management and representatives of outside agencies as required.

• Addresses inquiries from both internal and external personnel and parties for information and status updates, using judgment to ensure timely responses by appropriate staff members as required.

• Works independently or as a member of a team on special and ongoing projects.

• Assists with the gathering, compiling and evaluation of Lease due diligence data.

• Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to department standards, organization policies and procedures including corporate guidelines and best practices.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Apply in-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), theories and systems design.

• Identify problems and changing requirements regarding management needs, auditing and other fiscal procedures, account structures or reports, and accounting systems, along with the responsibility for modifications.

• Convey concise, comprehensive, and accurate findings on matters of a complex nature in written form.

• Conclusions and recommendations are based on professional knowledge and judgment.

• Convey issues of a complex nature in a clear, concise, and organized manner.

• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of lease standards under ASC 842 / US GAAP, and the organization’s related accounting policies.

• Reviews data and information for completeness and accuracy using standard guidelines; performs tasks with attention to detail.

• In-depth understanding of software used to perform day-to-day functions.

• Uses office software programs, information systems, and office equipment to access, input, and verify standard information.

• Communicates information clearly to internal and external staff about services, processes, and procedures using prescribed or established guidelines.

• Utilizes program specific terminology.

• Working knowledge of relevant computer software (Word, Excel, Power Point, and other business software).

• Excellent Excel skills required.

• Excellent attention to detail, organization skills