Global Finance Accounting Analyst - International Finance Team - US Remote
Description
Location: Portland, OR; Washington D.C.; or US Remote
Position Status: Full-time, Exempt, Regular
Salary Level: HQ4 - US Starting Salary for this role will be USD $53,200 to $63,175 commensurate on experience.
About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have a long-term impact.
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Department Summary The International Finance (IF) Department plays a key role in supporting financial operations in Mercy Corps’ country programs throughout the world by working collaboratively with country finance staff and providing guidance in grant management, budgeting, accounting and other financial functions in accordance with Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures as well as donor regulations.
The IF Department ensures the timely, complete and accurate reporting of financial information from Mercy Corps’ Country offices and is responsible for ensuring that all financial reporting requirements to donors are met in a timely and accurate way. The IF Department also works closely and collaboratively with the Headquarters (HQ) Regional Program Team members (RPT) in support of country program objectives as well as the HQ Corporate Finance department in support of agency financial functions.
General Position Summary
The Global Finance Accounting Analyst, Accounting Senior Coordinator and Accounting Coordinator share the processing of accounting entries and reconciliations for the monthly accounting cycle.
In addition, the Global Finance Accounting Analyst is primarily responsible for the processing of MCE invoices and support to other ad hoc allocations and financial reviews.
Essential Responsibilities
ACCOUNTING AND STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- Reconcile country intercompany accounts and process journal entries to clear outstanding charges.
- Review monthly expat payroll entries and process journal entries for charges that need to be manually allocated or adjusted.Reconcile expat advances and follow-up on any balance or difference.
- Other balance sheet G/L reconciliations as needed, particularly around year end.
- Review fixed assets documentation for processing by Corporate Finance.
- Process reclasses as requested.
- Answer accounting questions from IF or country teams.
- Assist in the design and implementation of policies, procedures, and systems to comply with all applicable financial and accounting regulations and Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures.
SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work
- Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members
- Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options
Supervisory Responsibility
The Global Finance Accounting Analyst has no supervisory responsibilities.
Accountability
Reports Directly To: Global Finance Accounting Manager
Works Directly With: Global Finance team, Regional Finance Team, Global Finance Training, Corporate, Mercy Corps Europe Finance staff, Internal Audit, Grants and Compliance, Ethics, Country Field Finance Managers
Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills
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Submission of a Cover Letter with your application is required.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting or a related field.
- 3+ years of accounting experience required; non-profit experience preferred.
- Detail oriented, with proven ability to identify process improvements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly accounts reconciliations.
- Experience with MS Office.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of rules and regulations governing the compliance /regulatory management of grants from US Government (USAID, BHA, UN) and other agencies preferred.
- English fluency required; additional fluency in French, Spanish and/or Arabic is highly beneficial.
Success Factors
The successful Global Finance Accounting Analyst will acquire a strong understanding of multi-donor finance and accounting in a relief and development setting and a thorough understanding of Mercy Corps policies and procedures. They must be a strong communicator with the ability to problem solve, prioritize, delegate and work closely with other departments. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment while maintaining the respect of staff and colleagues will be essential.
The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork, accountability, and effective communication in all situations. Mercy Corps is a highly collaborative and lateral organization that encourages strong self-initiative as well as team spirit. In order to succeed in this environment, the candidate should be highly organized, and innovative. They should demonstrate proud workmanship, good communication and collaboration skills. The successful Global Finance Accounting Analyst will demonstrate a strong understanding and sensitivity towards the diverse cultural, political and religious environments of the places where Mercy Corps works.
Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions
This is a remote position within the United States. It may require up to 5% travel per year. Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
Ongoing Learning
In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.
We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.
We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying for this role an applicant confirms that they have not previously violated an employer’s sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation and abuse, child safeguarding or trafficking policy. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline ([email protected]).
Covid-19 Vaccine Policy for US-Based Employees
Mercy Corps has determined that, in an effort to protect the health, safety, and well-being of all Mercy Corps employees working in the United States, all U.S.-based employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, regardless of prior COVID-19 infection status. This policy is necessary to ensure not only the safety of our workforce, but the ongoing functionality of the organization.
This policy will be revised as needed to comply with federal, state, and local requirements, and to respond to changing guidance from public health authorities.
For new employees this requirement goes into effect within 10 business days of employment. Team members that travel are expected to comply with host-country requirements, including vaccinations. Failure to comply may impact your employment. Proof of vaccination or exemption must be provided.