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Senior Accountant, Finance & Accounting Team

You’re a detail-oriented Senior Accountant, interested in joining our combined nonprofit and corporate finance team consisting of Global Impact, a nonprofit 501(c)(3); Geneva Global, a for-profit organization; Capital for Good, a nonprofit 501(c)(3); and Global Impact Social Welfare Fund,  a nonprofit 501(c)(4).

You have a strong background in accounting, with the ability to manage and monitor contracts, handle complex billing processes, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and ensure compliance with GAAP principles. You thrive on maintaining accurate financial records; supporting the annual audit; working on the month-end and year-end close process, including preparation and analysis of financial statements and reports; and contributing to the continuous improvement of our financial procedures!

Responsibilities

  • Oversee current and incoming contracts and service agreements to ensure correct pricing and information, documenting them under the appropriate revenue recognition guidelines (ASC 606).
  • Maintain and reconcile the revenue tracker, fiscal year revenue trackers, and related monthly financial schedules, collaborating with the Staff Accountant to ensure timely, monthly billing to customers.
  • Create timely, monthly billing to customers and follow up on outstanding invoices over 30 days.
  • Prepare monthly revenue projections and six-month cash flow forecasts to support financial planning, including providing weekly cash availability balances.
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
  • Provide support to the in-country finance teams in Ethiopia and Uganda, including periodic review of financial reports and processes as needed.
  • Support the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all financial statements are accurate and completed on time.
  • Assist in the preparation of documentation for the annual audit and 990 processes, ensuring adherence to GAAP principles.
  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to enhance internal controls and improve financial procedures across all programs.
  • Work closely with Accounting Managers to continuously identify and implement financial process improvements and contribute to the department’s goal setting.
  • Undertake special projects as assigned to support the finance team and broader organizational goals.

Qualifications

Qualifying for this role means you have a BS degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and proven experience as a Senior Accountant for 1-3 years. You have an in-depth understanding of GAAP, basic accounting principles, and month-end/year-end close process. You have a strong technical knowledge of GAAP principles, particularly ASC 606 Proficiency; SharePoint, accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle), and Microsoft Excel. Your team will be able to rely on you for your problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to take projects forward to the next step along with your in-depth knowledge of compliance!

Application Instructions

Send resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Working at Global Impact

This is a full-time position and may be fully remote, with travel to headquarters in Washington, DC, for team meetings on occasion. Local employees are in a hybrid work model, with 1-4 days per month in our Washington, DC, office. Visa sponsorship is not available.

At Global Impact, we passionately celebrate our culture, values, and community. We are committed to cultivating and nurturing a workplace for all. Global Impact encourages ALL interested candidates to apply for this position.

The salary range is $80,000 to $85,000, depending on the experience you bring. On top of the competitive salary that we are offering, you’ll receive 16 paid holidays and 25 paid days off. We provide an excellent benefits plan including parental leave, medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability, and a robust 401K program.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Global Impact serves as a trusted philanthropy advisor, intermediary, and nonprofit partner for greater giving. We offer advisory and infrastructure services that drive strategic philanthropy for our nonprofit, public, and private sectors clients. With nearly 70 years of experience, we have raised more than $2.5 billion with our partners for global causes. 

Global Impact is part of Global Impact Ventures, a family of mission-driven organizations that serve all of philanthropy for a better world.

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U.S. Headquarters

2300 N St. NW, Suite 501A
Washington, DC 20037
800-836-4620
[email protected]

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Global Impact is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity registered in the US under EIN: 52-1273585.

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