Staff Accountant

OVERVIEW 

This position is required to work onsite in USCRI’s HQ office in Arlington, VA and is not eligible for hybrid or remote work.

(Virginia, Washington DC, San Diego, CA)

The Staff Accountant position is responsible for serving as a team member in the Finance department and ensuring the department creates accurate and timely financial records for the organization. This position will report to the Accounting Manager. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Responsible for federal grant management reporting and compliance matters; ensure timely completion of all financial reports; 
• Responsible for managing day to day accounting functions in the field offices, review general ledger transactions to ensure accuracy and complete journal entries, perform monthly bank reconciliation duties; 
• Prepare monthly financial statements and interact with Directors; Responsible for budgetary control for grants and proper expense classification based on grantor guidelines; 
• Perform grant-related functions, including budget vs actual analysis, perform grant closeout functions as require by grantors. Perform labor distribution changes; 
• Review payments charged to grants for conformity to budget; charge those cost to grant monthly. Generate grant billings, reconcile and monitor receivables; 
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of schedules including SEFA for the A-133 audit and the annual Form 990 process; and 
• Perform other job related tasks and special projects as assigned by supervisor. 

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job duties indicated is not to be an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with three years’ experience in non-profit and federal grant management with a thorough knowledge of fund accounting is required; 
• Knowledge of A-122 is helpful but not required; 
• Proven ability to analyze financial statements, 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 fast-paced environment; 
• Accounting sub-system computer experience is a must; 
• Ability to work independently with a high-level of self-motivation and as part of a team to meet goals and deadlines; 
• Proficient in the use of MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel and database programs; experience in Navision or other accounting software is required; and 
• Strong communication including fluency in oral and written English and writing skills with impeccable attention to detail. 

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 

• Satisfactory completion of USCRI’s Orientation and Training; 
• Complete additional training as identified by supervisor (s) or Human Resources. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity; 
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands; 
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying; and 
• Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements). 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer.