Staff Accountant
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The ONE Campaign seeks a dynamic and motivated Staff Accountant to manage and assist in the delivery of the organization’s financial information. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, the Staff Accountant is a competent generalist performing a wide array of finance and accounting functions with a constant focus on problem solving and project initiative. The successful candidate is eager to learn and demonstrates an ability to help bring change and order to the finance and accounting process. The Staff Accountant will apply analysis and reporting skills to all areas of ONE’s monthly accounting cycle as well as the global accounting environment, which includes providing accounting expertise and support to several related or affiliated entities including: The ONE Campaign, ONE Action, ONE Campaign Africa, ONE Against Poverty UK, and ONE Global (Canada). This position requires a high level of confidentiality and is based in Washington, DC.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL
- Provide accounting support to all global offices to include oversight and guidance in the following areas on a monthly basis:
- Recording general ledger journal entries
- Processing accounts payable invoices and related disbursements
- Recording payroll journal entries including expense and liability account transactions
- Performing bank account reconciliations
- Generating timely and accurate month-end close financial data for import to ONE
- Coordinating with global offices to ensure credit card compliance, including review of the accounting for and reconciliations of credit card activity processed
- Provide support for annual audit in the area of global accounting
- Run regular reports and financial analysis to better advise the Director of Accounting in streamlining and improving projects and processes
- File timely and accurate Form 1099 and 1096; assist in preparing annual IRS forms 990, form 990-T, and other required U.S. and non-U.S. filings.
- Conduct site visits to existing and new global offices to provide individual and group training to office managers and other staff
- Review and process expense USD claim reimbursements for ONE office staff
- Fully utilize ERP system, Intacct, for a paperless accounting environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
- Bachelors in Accounting, Business, or Finance required.
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IRS regulations for 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) non-profit organizations.
- 3+ years financial and accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit setting for a global organization with offices outside the US.
- Understanding of fundamental accounting principles.
- Experience with mid- to high-end accounting software.
- Expert with Microsoft Office software, especially Excel.
- Track record of successful experience in efficient, accurate and timely month- and year-end closing and production of financial statements.
- Experience with foreign exchange transactions strongly preferred.
- Experience with intercompany activities.
- Detail-oriented, ability to complete multiple tasks accurately within critical deadlines
- Excellent organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills; ability to delegate and prioritize department workload
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Strict confidentiality and a proven ability to exercise good judgment are essential.
OTHER ATTRIBUTES
- An understanding of the complexities surrounding collaboration in a global matrix organization
- Highly organized, detail oriented and self-motivated
- Collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills
- Remain positive in high pressure and stressful situations
- Critical thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Action oriented and results focused
- Flexible and resourceful approach
- Independent problem solver
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Fluency in English required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Standard office work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
ABOUT ONE
ONE is a global movement campaigning to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030, so that everyone, everywhere can lead a life of dignity and opportunity. We believe the fight against poverty isn’t about charity, but about justice and equality.
Whether lobbying political leaders in world capitals or running cutting-edge grassroots campaigns, ONE pressures governments to do more to fight extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa, and empowers citizens to hold their governments to account.
ONE’s members are crucial to this work. They come from every walk of life and from across the political spectrum. They’re artists and activists, faith and business leaders, students and scientists. They take action day in, day out — organizing, mobilizing, educating, and advocating so that people will have the chance not just to survive, but to thrive.
ONE teams in Abuja, Berlin, Brussels, Dakar, Johannesburg, London, New York, Ottawa, Paris and Washington DC, educate and lobby governments to shape policy solutions that save and improve millions of lives — and which every year are under threat from cuts and other priorities.
ONE is grounded in a mission, vision and set of values that provide a foundation for our work. At ONE, we look for talented individuals who are passionate about making change and who will strive to embody our values. Please take a moment to make yourself familiar with our values and mission statement before submitting your application.
Employees of ONE work in a collaborative and creative environment. When you work for ONE, you will receive excellent benefits along with the opportunity to be part of an international organization and contribute to our mission to end extreme poverty and preventable disease.