• Job Description

  Req#: 153834

  Job Details

  Job Location: Portland Metro Area (Oregon) - or Remote USA Considered, -

  Position Type: Full-Time

  Salary Range: $81967.22 - $122950.84 Salary

  Travel Percentage: Up to 10%

  Description

  Salary Range: Please note that the typical hiring range is $90,000 - $98,000 annually. Job offers within the range are based on relevant job qualifications and pay equity.

  The Senior Accountant position contributes to Medical Teams International’s calling by leading the preparation and reconciliation of financial information and ensuring timeliness, accuracy, transparency, and compliance with all applicable accounting rules and regulations.

  Medical Teams International Calling:

  Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.

  Medical Teams International holds strict child and vulnerable adult safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct related to sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment & selection, hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates’ eligibility, thorough background checks, police clearance, and professional reference check processes.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  Functional Oversight

  • Oversee reconciliation and maintenance of the consolidated general ledger to ensure accuracy in compliance with current accounting standards, and timely closing of the books each month.

  Accounting and finance:

  • Ensure accurate maintenance of all general ledger (GL) accounts and records by preparing and reviewing the reconciliations and supporting schedules of the consolidated trial balance each month.
  • Monitor ledger accounts for proper classifications and accounting treatment. Resolve problems and issues quickly.
  • Prepare accruals and adjust journal entries for monthly/yearly closing of the books.
  • Maintain GL distribution tables for payroll, benefits, and associated allocations.
  • Record intercompany wires and transactions.
  • Reconcile investment accounts and record monthly activity.
  • Review prepaid expenses and prepare amortization schedules and journal entries.
  • Maintain and record fixed asset additions, deletions, and depreciation schedules.
  • Record gift-in-kind transactions and maintain accuracy of inventory accounting. –
  • Maintain lease accounting right-of-use and amortization schedules.
  • Review and collaborate with finance team to help resolve issues with the reconciliation of corporate bank accounts.
  • Approve accounts payable transactions and post payment batches.
  • Complete special accounting-related projects and reports.

  Other Duties:

  • Advise and support the annual external audit.
  • Prepare schedules in support of the annual Form 990 tax return.
  • Provide support to the CFO, Controller, and other Finance staff when necessary.
  • Support safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies. Incumbents will remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding code of conduct and behavior expectations
  • Other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  
  

  EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS

  Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

  Preferred:

  • CPA is preferred

  EXPERIENCE

  Required:

  • Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible accounting work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Advanced finance software skills including NetSuite or other accounting platforms

  Preferred:

  • Non-profit experience.
  • Humanitarian and international non-governmental organization experience.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  Knowledge:

  • Firm command of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Familiar with ERP systems

  Skills:

  • 10-key skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Advanced Microsoft suite of applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, Office 365

  Abilities:

  • Commitment to Medical Teams International calling statement.
  • Ability to pay close attention to details and produce diligent, accurate work.
  • Ability to work independently and apply technical accounting knowledge to a diverse range of transactions for proper accounting treatment.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and requests simultaneously; flexible.
  • Ability to operate well in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule and weekends as needed.
  • Able to communicate professionally and effectively with all constituents.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS -

  Physical Requirements:

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Frequent use of a computer, databases and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer.
  • Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, medical instruments, materials, computer.
  • Frequent communication and exchange of information among colleagues and persons of concern requires the ability to speak, hear, convey and express oneself.
  • Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Occasionally ascends/descends stairs, steps, or ladder
  • Occasionally move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, meet with colleagues, etc.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Seldom to occasionally position oneself to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • If in travel status, occasional to frequent traversing over rough or steep terrain in either a motor vehicle or on foot.

  Work Environment:

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
  • The employee may be required to travel to remote areas of the world where there are potential health hazards and risks, limited hygiene facilities, extreme weather, and very basic living conditions.

  Benefits:

  The following information outlines typical benefits available for U.S. based fixed-term employees, working 30 hours or more per week. Actual benefits may be prorated for other than full-time work.

  • Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Life insurance & AD&D
  • Generous vacation time, sick leave, and up to 12 paid holidays per year
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Employee Assistance Plan

  For a full description of our benefits, you can learn more here.

• About the company

  Medical Teams International is the first line of humanitarian aid for refugees, disaster victims, and mothers worldwide. Help heal a hurting world today.

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