Transactional Lead Accountant
Church World Service, Inc.

Job Info

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About CWS

Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.

Purpose

The Transactional Lead Accountant is a crucial role in managing financial transactions, ensuring accurate record keeping and reporting. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting record keeping, reconciliation, processing of payments, general ledger reporting, audit preparation, and compliance with relevant regulations.

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that the assigned region's accounts are reconciled, payments are processed, and reports are submitted in due time.

The TLA oversees the Regional Bookkeeper in their day-to-day functions and provide support transactional support to the region. The incumbent reports to the Regional Finance Director and collaborates closely with the Program Accountants and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and approves journal entries; reconciles accounts; calculates and enters data into accounting systems.
• Prepare and make adjusting journal entries.
• Analyzes general ledger accounts for accuracy and appropriateness of transactions.
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of funder's and CWS financial policies and procedures and serving as a resource for program teams.
• Manage receipt and processing of incoming donations.
• Reviews and processes expense submissions/reconciliations, and processes regional payments for the assigned portfolio.
• Reviews cash receipts and deposits, as well as journal, for accuracy
• Perform monthly closeout of general ledger; and prepares and submits related reports as required.
• Performs cash flow analysis and review of assigned accounts.
• Reviews account balances; verifies money transfers; reviews cash deposit receipts; ensures deposits made to proper accounts.
• Receive, review and enter invoices into the accounting system for payment.
• Review, analyze, and prepare monthly financial activity reports.
• Manages Petty Cash account, disbursement of petty cash, cash equivalents and other banking transactions.
• Perform monthly Bank Reconciliations.
• Review credit card receipts and statements, staff expense reports and service fees; ensures CWS /Headquarter office receives these items in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and manage the annual audit process and liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Ensure proper record-keeping and maintenance of financial documents in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Record incoming donations.
• Manage monthly allocations of expenses.

Qualifications

• College graduate with a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and equivalent work experience with complex finance management in a non-profit environment.
• A minimum of 6 years' work experience in nonprofit accounting/finance, with a strong working knowledge of accounting and finance.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience supervising others.
• Computer literate, with proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word and Excel) and internet applications.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills are required.
• Ability to work with and maintain the integrity of confidential financial and payroll information.
• Demonstrated people management experience.
• Excellent communication skills are essential; strong interpersonal, supervisory, and customer service skills required.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment required.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support CWS' Platform on Racial Justice as a CWS employee required.

Special Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle. Milage accrued while executing work responsibilities is reimbursable by CWS.
• Must complete motor vehicle record check.
• Must be willing and able to travel.
• Background check required.
• Level 2 Fingerprints required.
• Credit history check required.

Benefits

CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (18 Paid Days Off; 24 Days after 2 Years)
- 14 Official Holidays
- 12 Sick Days Off (Accrued monthly)
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Long Term and Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits

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