Accounting Manager

Job Summary: The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks an Accounting Manager for a two-year, renewable appointment to provide general accounting support in the Accounting Department. This position will report to the Controller and is based at IFPRI headquarters located in Washington, DC. Essential Duties: Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Manage the daily accounting activities required to maintain the general ledger in compliance with financial policies and procedures. Supervise, direct, and review the work of the General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Payroll accountants. Manage and oversee in-house payroll processing and federal, state, and local tax filings in a timely manner. Maintain organized set of detailed records and files to document and support financial transactions. Routinely analyze general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and appropriate summaries of accounts detail is maintained. Prepare and/or review general ledger bank account reconciliations and ensure reconciling items are cleared in a timely manner. Respond to inquiries and assist staff to resolve issues in a timely manner. Inform Controller of relevant issues regarding financial controls, accounting, and reporting. Recommendations improvements to accounting processes and procedures and assist with implementation as needed. Assist with internal and external audits. Ensure field office transactions are recorded timely and accurately. Serve as the point of contact for accounting matters for IFPRI's field offices. Perform other duties as assigned or required. Qualifications: B.S. Degree in Accounting plus ten years of relevant work experience, a Masters Degree in Accounting plus seven years of relevant work experience, or equivalent experience At least two years as management experience Experience using Deltek Costpoint 8.1 or higher preferable Knowledge of GAAP and USAID regulations Experience with basic grant/contract administration Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word Strong supervisory experience Detail oriented - strong analytical skills Ability to work independently and multi-task under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment Excellent written and verbal English communications skills Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize work Physical Demand & Work environment: Employee will sit in an upright position for a long period of time. Employee will lift between 0-10 pounds. Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing computer terminal; extensive reading. The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is an equal employment opportunity employer - F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Created: 2024-11-02