The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
The Finance Coordinator is a member of the San Diego Finance team and is responsible for essential accounting functions related to accounts payable and accounts receivable, budget versus actual tracking for the Statewide Family Support Coordinator (SFSC) grant funded by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
Major Responsibilities:
• Ensure compliance with IRC’s accounting policies and procedures, as well as generally accepted accounting principles and donor requirements, for both the office and donors.
• Support daily financial activities for the SFSC project:
o Review and post invoice journals; Resolve journal discrepancies and report to supervisor for advice as necessary.
o Review subgrantee’s invoices and supporting documents to ensure accuracy and cost eligibility and process payments.
o Verify funder’s reimbursements, reconcile payments with invoices, and record accurately to the accounting system.
o Prepare grant expenditure reports for manager’s review and submission. Investigate variances and report to supervisor for direction.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive understanding of donor policies, regulations, and procedures, and share this knowledge with the programs team.
• Serve as back-up to Finance Manager for key day-to-day duties.
• Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
• Formal accounting or bookkeeping training and/or coursework required; 4-year degree in related field strongly preferred
• 3 + years professional work experience with accounting and bookkeeping procedures and standards
• Strong commitment to ensuring the success of the IRC mission while adhering to the values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality 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 internet
• Proven track record to work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
• Ability to optimally work with remote teams through telephone, email, videoconference, and other methods of correspondence
• Fluency in English, written and spoken
Working Environment: Standard office work environment.
**Compensation: (**Pay Range: $31.71 - $35.62) Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Skills Required
- Formal accounting or bookkeeping training and/or coursework
- 3+ years professional work experience in accounting and bookkeeping
- Strong computer-based accounting skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with remote teams
What We Do
The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian organization that provides emergency relief, health care, and support to refugees and people affected by conflict and disaster.
