Senior Accounting Manager
New York, DC, Remote
Operations /
Full-Time /
Remote
The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for managing IRAP’s accounting systems and processes, including overseeing all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements, developing and maintaining internal controls, analyzing trends, costs, revenues, and accuracy of accounting operations for a $30M 501(c)(3) organization with the offices in the US, Germany, Jordan, and Lebanon.
The Senior Accounting Manager reports to the Senior Vice-President of Finance.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the organizational day-to-day activities of accounts payable, accounts receivable, monetary disbursements, invoicing/billing, payroll, fixed asset records, and general ledger.
- Manage all closing processes, from preparation to completion, to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, working with the IRAP Finance team, international offices, and an external accounting firm.
- Sustain/Develop an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, audit requirements and IRAP’s policies.
- Coordinate an annual audit and Form 990 preparation.
- Assist the Senior VP of Finance in a budgeting process and implementation of the new accounting and financial systems and processes.
- Provide training, guidance, and support to other personnel and departments when needed.
- Undertake other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, Master’s degree is preferred.
- CPA or CPA Candidate is preferred, CMA certification is a plus.
- Experience:
- At least 8 years of progressive non-profit accounting and financial management experience, including oversight of accounting functional areas as a manager or Assistant Controller.
- Experience with international organizations/offices.
- Experience with QuickBooks Online and Concur is highly desired.
- Experience with Google Suite and an advanced level of Excel is highly desired.
- Values, Competencies and Skills:
- Proficient knowledge of and experience with nonprofit accounting practices.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and audit requirements.
- Superb attention to detail.
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
- High-level problem-solving skills.
- Acumen in maintaining accurate accounting records and preparing clear and accurate reports for informational, auditing, and operational use.
- Proficiency in clearly communicating accounting information to individuals with varying levels of financial expertise.
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, challenging and multicultural, team-oriented environment and juggling multiple priorities while establishing and maintaining robust accounting processes.
- Judgment, integrity, and trustworthiness are essential given the need to handle confidential and sensitive information.
- Able to work well with diverse people in a team environment.
- Must be self-sufficient and self-motivated.
- Focus on professional excellence, intellectual curiosity, and customer service.
- Committed to improving equity and access in the workplace.
- Demonstrates passion for IRAP’s mission
Benefits
- Fully paid family health insurance.
- Retirement options.
- Extensive PTO (20 or more vacation days & 22 holidays).
- Comprehensive leave time for sickness.
- Disability and parenting (23.2 weeks of parental leave).
- Reimbursement for work-from-home equipment.
- Generous opportunities for professional development
Job-related Requirements
- The position is remote within the US.
- This position doesn’t require travel.
- This position does not require office availability.
$99,080 - $114,861 a year
This role is paid on a step scale based on years of work experience, education, and internal equity.
The salary will be between ($99,080 - $114,861).
Reasonable Accommodation:
IRAP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, IRAP will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please refer to your request in the cover letter.
IRAP is an equal-opportunity employer; people of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. IRAP does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship status, ethnic background, religion, political orientation, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected class. We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all local, state, and federal laws related to the Fair Chance Act.
