International Rescue Committee

TTA - Finance Coordinator TXOR West


PayCompetitive
LocationNew York/New York
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: req51484

      Before you start, please review the Temporary Transfer Assignment Guidelines on RescueNet to make sure you qualify to apply

      Title: TTA - Finance Coordinator TXOR West

      Sector: Finance

      Location: Remote

      Start Date: 05/01/2024

      Duration: 3-6 months

      Scope of work & objectives:

      Applicants

      To Apply to this TTA, please email an updated CV to Kate.Harp@rescue.org and marjorie.alvarado@rescue.org. You must subject your email “TTA - Finance Coordinator TXOR West.” This opportunity is intended for current IRC staff.

      Background of the project

      The Finance Coordinator works closely with the Finance Manager to achieve high-quality and compliant finance and administrative support for the TXOR West team by accurately controlling and managing the implementation of accounting systems and processes. The Finance Coordinator is expected to offer support in providing internal stakeholders as well as donors, grantors, creditors, and other external stakeholders with timely, and accurate financial information and reports. NOTE: The Finance Coordinator position is eligible for full remote work therefore candidates from ANY location in the U.S. will be considered.

      Major Responsibilities:

      Finance:

      General

      • Assist Finance Manager in ensuring office compliance with IRC’s accounting policies vis-à-vis fund accounting as noted in IRC’s finance manual and generally accepted accounting principles
      • Review accounting transactions to ensure proper coding and record transactions within IRC’s accounting software Integra (Microsoft Dynamics 365)
      • Review, and approve journal entries/invoice journals in IRC’s accounting software, including staff expense management reports/reimbursements and payroll
      • Void/reclass transactions/invoice journals as requested/needed
      • Prepare and submit all vendor payment journals in Integra
      • Load, revise and maintain program budgets into Integra (Microsoft Dynamics 365)
      • Track, record and report all expenditures for grants
      • Support Monthly Financial Activities
      • Assist in preparing monthly financial reports as needed
      • Assist Finance Manager in monthly bank reconciliation
      • Assist Finance Manager on monthly balance sheet reconciliations

      Coordination

      • Assist Finance Manager in facilitating external and internal audits as needed; assist in preparing all documents/samples requested by external auditors
      • Assist Finance Manager in the financial monitoring and evaluation of internal and external partner organizations
      • Assist the Finance Manager in providing clear and transparent guidance to programs on their respective projects, grants and contracts
      • Assist the Finance Manager in providing finance/accounting-specific training for All-Staff and external partners as needed
      • Effectively communicate financial topics and facilitate discussions with non-finance staff
      • Attend all finance related trainings for respective partner organizations
      • Other duties as assigned

      Administrative:

      • Assist director in planning staff travel including lodging needs.
      • Assist director in planning in-person convenings including agenda creation and meeting logistics.
      • Responsible for office inventory and asset tracking and reporting
      • Represent TXOR West as the point of contact for HQ related communication such as safety and security; HR Focal point, etc.

      Key Working Relationships:

      Position Reports to: Finance Manager
      Position directly supervises: N/A

      Other Internal and/or external contacts: N/A

      Internal: Regional Controller, IRC employees,

      External: Financial Institutions, Vendors, Donors, Current/future partners

      Requirements:

      Education and experience: Relevant four (4) year degree and two (2) years of experience working in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or administrative support preferably in a non-profit setting

      Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

      • Strong commitment to ensuring the success of the IRC mission while adhering to the values of service, accountability, and integrity as defined in the IRC Way
      • Solid computer-based accounting skills, including spreadsheets and other financial-related software programs
      • Proficient in general office software programs like MS Word, Excel, email, and the internet
      • Proven ability to work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment
      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
      • Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively

      Language Skills: Fluency in English, written and spoken

  • About the company

      The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization.