Finance Coordinator

Job Overview: The Finance Coordinator is a member of the Maryland Finance team and is responsible for essential accounting functions related to accounts payable and accounts receivable, monthly and closing assistance, and various reports to donors and HQ. 

Major Responsibilities: 

• Ensure office and donor compliance with IRC’s accounting policies vis-à-vis fund accounting as noted in IRC’s finance manual and generally accepted accounting principles and donor requirements
• Ensure timely submission of high-quality finance reports working closely with management, programs and finance teams
• Maintain a broad and deep understanding of donor policies, regulations and procedures and build this knowledge among programs team members
• Support the day-to-day financial activities including daily tasks such as payment review, AP activities, AR reporting/invoicing, etc.
• Review weekly spending reports in the Maryland office and work with caseworkers to resolve discrepancies.
• Review accounting transactions to ensure proper coding, complete month-end/year-end closing tasks and variance analysis as needed
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports to be submitted to IRC NY/donors per scheduled due dates and/or contractual obligations
• Assist in the preparation of monthly billing
• Manage office credit card-related processes and prepare reconciliation of pay balance on a monthly basis
• Review CIK accounting entries
• Prepare Customer Deposit journal entries
• Resolve Integra-to-ETO variances
• Coordinate monthly billings and allocations associated with office programs
• Coordinate the protection of the organization’s assets by implementing IRC’s Internal Control procedures
• Serve as back up to Finance Manager for key day to day duties
• May supervise other staff
• Other related 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
• Previous non-profit agency / grant-funded environment experience strongly preferred
• High degree of professional integrity; ability and commitment to maintain confidentiality of sensitive data
• Solid organizational skills: detail-oriented, ability to multi-task, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently, be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment
• Excellent communication, analysis and negotiation skill, availability to work with a variety of stakeholders
• Prior knowledge of donor regulations preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills:  ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment
• Solid Computer skills:  MS Word, Excel, other financial related software strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to promote an organizational culture that reflects IRC’s core values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality.      Ability to lead in a way that recognizes that IRC’s work is best accomplished through the true collaboration of individuals from many cultures with a great variety of skills and perspectives.

Working Environment:  

• Standard work environment; majority of the work-day at a computer terminal.

Compensation: 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.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

US Benefits: The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12 month time period.