United Nations Foundation

Staff Accountant, Finance

Employment Opportunity - WASHINGTON, DC - Full Time

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant will work closely together with the Director, Accounting & Finance on regular and ad-hoc projects. Additionally, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for a set or regular duty related to the different functions performed by the Finance Department. At the direction of the Director, Accounting & Finance, the Staff Accountant will be designated to be the primary back-up for other positions within the Finance Department.

This position is based in Washington, D.C. (Hybrid Schedule)

Essential Functions

  • Maintains UNF and BWF sub-grants agreements and payments
  • Prepares monthly payroll, rents, and other assigned journal entries
  • Reconciles assigned balance sheet accounts, including lockbox and payroll accounts
  • Serves as back-up for Accounts Payable as needed
  • Provides overall support to the Finance Department related to the annual financial audit and audit of U.S. government-funded programs in compliance with the Single Audit Act.
  • Provides support to the Finance Department with the preparation and submission of the annual IRS Form 990
  • Performs duties related to revenue, expense, payables, and receivables functions as assigned and reassigned from time to time to meet the deadlines/ objectives of the Finance Department
  • Provides support and works with internal/external customers
  • Acts as the primary back-up for other positions within the department as assigned and reassigned from time to time
  • Interviews, trains and mentors other team members and interns as needed
  • Maintains and develops the technical accounting expertise necessary for position responsibilities
  • Represents Finance on any committee and/or sub-committee as needed.
  • Maintains appropriate working paper and file documentation for all work products.
  • Prepares and maintains up to date, written, fully explanatory desk procedures for all task responsibilities
  • Ensures excellent customer service by providing timely and accurate information to stakeholders as needed and in a polite/professional manner at all times
  • Maintain working knowledge of the UNF agreement process (for both contracts and grants), and when to utilize the proper templates accordingly. (As applicable to the role)
  • Draft and review agreements and maintain an understanding of all agreement terms and applicable flow-downs, consulting with UNF’s finance/contracts team as needed. (As applicable to the role)
  • Attend training sessions provided by UNF’s contracts team to maintain and keep up to date with UNF’s current policies and procedures. (As applicable to the role)
  • Maintain a strong knowledge of UNF’s Salesforce database to be able to process and track agreements, extract information, and prepare reports. (As applicable to the role)
  • Undertakes other ad hoc responsibilities as assigned

Selection Criteria

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance or accounting
  • Minimum one year of working experience in accounting and/or finance
  • Demonstrated progressive professional growth, including working with U.S. government-funded programs (Super Circular compliance, 2 CFR 200, Cooperative Agreements, Grants, and Contracts) preferred
  • Superior analytical skills
  • Proven ability to be a team player, self-starter and motivated in performing the duties and responsibilities of the job and the goals of the Finance Department
  • Experience using automated accounting and office programs, such as Financial Edge, Raiser’s Edge, GIFTS, Microsoft Officer, etc.
  • Ability to understand, analyze, and interpret donor guidelines, financial reports, and legal documents
  • Experience with internal control procedures and practices
  • Willingness to work hands-on as a cooperative and collaborative member of a team
  • Flexibility, willingness, and ability to respond to a rapidly changing environment
  • Ability to develop new knowledge, skills, and abilities as needed to perform the position’s responsibilities
  • Strong communications and written skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information discreetly
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to work in culturally diverse environment
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle stress
  • Ability to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy

Benefits & Compensation 

For full-time, benefit eligible employees, UNF offers an excellent range of benefits, including:

  • a choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA)
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • flexible spending accounts
  • 403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution
  • group term and supplemental life insurance
  • short-term disability
  • long-term disability
  • health club discounts
  • commuter subsidy
  • back-up care
  • employee assistance program

Additionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.

 

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