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.
