• Job Description

  Req#: 1323

  ABA ROLI Finance - Finance Officer

  Washington, DC, USA Req #1323

  Monday, March 27, 2023

  The American Bar Association (ABA) was founded on a commitment to advance the rule of law in the United States and beyond by providing practical resources for legal professionals, conducting law school accreditation, developing model ethics codes and more. Today, the ABA remains a member-based organization that works to ensure access to justice for all, a fair legal process, and respect for the rule of law at home and across the globe.

  The ABA is committed to service and refining the standards that guide the legal profession. ABA staff are provided multiple types of continuing education and career development opportunities. Your work will help eliminate bias, enhance diversity, and advance the rule of law throughout the US and around the world.

  The ABA recognizes the value staff contribute to our success through a generous benefits package that protects their health and their financial security. The ABA’s wide array of benefit offerings include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, supplemental life and disability insurance, prepaid legal programs, and a complimentary membership to the American Bar Association, which offers additional benefits.
  
  Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of CA, DC, IL, IN, IA, MD, MI, MN, TX, VA, and WI. Residency requirements may apply. ABA employees are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
  

  Reviews accounting transactions pertinent to travel for DC staff, consultants, legal specialists, and vendors before being charged to awards and ensures compliance with grantor, government or private entities, and appropriate rules, regulations, and/or award provisions. Processes vendor invoices, timesheets, in charge of journalizing transactions, reclassifications, corrections, cost allocations.

  Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

  • Reviews staff travel expense reports and credit card transactions.
  • Review and process expense reports for DC staff, Country Directors, Legal Specialists, and Contractors.
  • Submits incoming invoices for payment and performs reclassification of invoices.
  • Processes allowances for international resident staff.
  • Creates and requests purchase order requisitions for US and Non-US vendors, sub-grantees, and Independent Contractors on as needed basis.
  • Ensures compliance with applicable procurement policies and proper allocation of costs for purchases.
  • Provides finance-related support to staff and volunteers posted internationally.
  • Assists in the preparation and completion of audits.
  • Identifies and investigates erroneous charges and oversees corrections.
  • Credit card reconciliation of air ticket purchases.
  • Prepare monthly or bi-monthly travel reports, collects invoices, itineraries, FAA waivers, business class approvals, exceptions, follow up with program staff on documenting travel, prepare the allocation.
  • Provide trainings on systems (Chrome River, Oracle iProcurement/Purchase Orders).
  • Provide support and guidance to staff and third-party vendors on travel reimbursements, policies and procedures, Chrome River reporting.
  • Provide support to International Field Accounting team with reconciliations, monthly clearing of the holding account.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

  Required Education, Qualifications, Experience

  - Possession of a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience in finance or accounting is required.

  - Intermediary skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word are required.

  Preferred Education, Qualifications, Experience

  - Previous experience in award administration.

  - Previous experience in financial and/or ERP software solutions.

  The American Bar Association is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the American Bar Association, please call 312-988-5188.

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• About the company

  The American Bar Association, founded August 21, 1878, is a voluntary bar association of lawyers and law students, which is not specific to any jurisdiction in the United States.

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