Pact is an international nonprofit that works in nearly 40 countries building solutions for human development that are evidence-based, data-driven and owned by the communities we serve. Founded in 1971, Pact works with partners to build resilience, improve accountability, and strengthen knowledge and skills for sustainable social impact.
Department General Accounting (GENACT) - Pact exists to help create a world where those who are poor and marginalized exercise their voice, build their own solutions, and take ownership of their future. The General Accounting/Global Treasury Department, a unit of Financial Services under the Office of the CFO contributes to realizing this purpose by: Forging smart partnerships and treating all people with dignity and respect; Applying organizational policies and regulatory compliance appropriately and consistently; Facilitating team spirit among colleagues and promoting the organization through communications; Influencing decision makers through focused, relevant communications; Continually striving to learn and share knowledge and find small ways to make the workplace more enjoyable for all; Cultivating and harvesting innovation; Contributing to the organizationโs ability to think and act strategically at all times; Inspiring and spreading our desired organizational culture across the global enterprise.
Position Overview
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for key weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities. These activities will include processing and properly coding cash and wire transfer transactions, reconciling accounts, assisting with intercompany and employee credit card reconciliation and reimbursement, participating in the year end audit and ensuring data accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily cash management duties including cash receipt recording, remote check deposits, and weekly sales invoice preparation.
- Set up wire transfers for review and transmission, both domestic and international. Primary contact for all wire transfer inquiries and follow up with all of wire issues.
- Prepare month end investment and prepaid expense account reconciliations.
- Responsible for maintaining the fixed asset subledger.
- Prepare bank reconciliations monthly.
- Set up book transfers, record transfers daily and clear out fund codes weekly.
- COBRA Sales invoice preparation.
- Donation tracking and receipt journal entry set-up.
- Prepare CSP entry monthly.
- Provides support during internal and external audits.
- Review employee credit card transactions in the Concur System and ready for reimbursement.
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Requirements
- Bachelorโs Degree and 5+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's and 3 years of experience.
- Excellent Knowledge of GAAP and 2 CFR 200, as well as project accounting experiences
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Flexibility in a multicultural environment.
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Excellent communicator and relationship builder with internal and external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Serenic/NAV General Ledger system.
- Bachelorโs Degree in Accounting or Finance