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International Programs Accounting Manager

This position is responsible for helping to maintain the financial health of the Organization as directed by the Controller. This includes, but is not limited to, the handling of daily transactions, month-end closing tasks, year-end audit tasks, outside agency audit tasks, and other job-related duties as assigned. This position is also responsible for helping to create or change, implement, and enforce accounting policies and procedures as required to maintain the financial health of the Organization. This should be accomplished by having a thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP). Individual accountabilities and work volume will be established through the development of annual Success Objectives, within the framework outlined below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors and maintains the General Ledger (GL) and the Cash Receipts Journal (CRJ), Accounts Receivable Journal (ARJ), Accounts Payable Journal (APJ), and Cash Disbursement Journal (CDJ).
• Performs, monitors, and delegates duties related to the daily close, month-end close, year-end close, and outside agency audit tasks involving the GL, CRJ, ARJ, APJ, and CDJ.
• Establishes budgets and cost centers for individual program funding sources.
• Writes and codes journal entries, bank account reconciliations, general ledger account analyses, cash draw downs, and vouchering.
• Assists in the production of contract operating statements, operating statements, balance sheets; and in explaining variances with these financial documents.
• Assists with the preparation of other financial documents and analyses.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of contractual obligations and other pertinent matters as set forth in the business transactions of the Organizations.
• Provides management with timely reviews of the financial status and progress in its various programs and activities.
• Prepares reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
• Interacts on a daily basis with staff located around the world.
• Ensures timeliness of data submissions from international sites and uploading of data to headquarters’ general ledger.
• Demonstrates industry knowledge of social services.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience (preferred) or a High School diploma and eight years of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Nonprofit accounting experience a plus. Experience with federal, state and local government funding and reporting. Experience with international accounting concepts, including foreign currencies.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Recognition as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a highly desirable qualification.
• English Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or members of the business and financial communities. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and Board of Directors.
• Foreign Language Skills: Fluency in a foreign language, especially French or Spanish, is highly desirable.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to multitask and prioritize. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have or be able and willing to acquire knowledge of Financial Edge and Acumatica; and have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Travel: Ability to make occasional international trips and work in situations of conflict with minimal physical amenities.
How to apply
Interested applicants please visit http://www.heartlandalliance.org/whoweare/careers/ to fill out our online application.