Experience Required
3 years
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Description
Build Your Future, Brighten Theirs
At Save the C Hildren, you'll join a centurylong legacy of leading meaningful impact when it matters most. We empower you to innovate, collaborate and grow alongside people who share your commitment to kids and each other. You bring the drive - and together, we'll build a better world for c hildren.
The Role
The Lead Associate, Financial Accounting is responsible for timely update of the general ledger for various aspects of financial operations including but not limited to fixed assets, gifts in kind, banking transactions, and reclassifications. The role will also provide support for payroll, affiliate accounting, reporting preparations for audit/tax and management reporting, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Location
Hybrid - Washington DC, Fairfield, CT or Lexington, KY office locations
What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties)
*not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change
Financial Accounting and Analysis (70 %)
Prepare monthly journal entries related to but not limited to:
Fixed assets and inventory
Leases
Gifts in kind
Bank-related transactions including incoming receipts and fees
Ensure general ledger accounts are reconciled to subsidiary records monthly.
Maintain supporting documentation for accounting transactions
Prepare bank reconciliation reports monthly
Assist in coordinating/collating bank reconciliation reports performed by other finance focal points
Prepare fixed assets and inventory reconciliation and other reports on a regular basis
Assist and serve as a backup for the upload files coming from the customer relationship management (CRM) system
Assist and serve as a backup for payroll accounting including benefits, reclassifications and reconciliations
Maintain reconciliation files with planned giving external advisors, ensure they are prepared properly, and follow up on any unusual items.
Prepare accounting entries related to affiliates to include overhead allocations, eliminating entries, and regular business activities
Assist in the affiliate trial balances reviews for any issues or adjustments required.
Standard Operating Procedures (10%)
Prepare, update, develop and publish operating procedures for the different aspects of financial accounting, including processes linked to other teams.
Support Transformation Projects (20%)
Assist in the roll out of transformation projects by compiling metrics, analysis of data and other review activities
Assist in the coordination of transition activities from project to business as usual
Provide testing support as projects are going live with various projects
Provide documentation reviews for content and formatting
Manage documentation on intranet
Required qualifications for the role
Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 3 years of relevant experience
3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit
Strong knowledge of intercompany accounting
Strong reconciliations and problem-solving skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, formulas) skills for reconciliations and data analysis
Demonstrated experience with US Government funding
Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Demonstrated knowledge of general ledger and financial systems
Proven attention to detail and ability to facilitate multiple projects across divisions
Demonstrated success delivering prompt and accurate information, with multiple deadlines
Demonstrated experience working in financial management systems
Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
Preferred qualifications for the role
Experience with Unit4/Agresso ERP strongly preferred
Experience supporting audits in an international non-profit environment
Compensation
Save the C Hildren is offering the following salary ranges for this position, dependent on candidate location:
Geo 1 - NY Metro, DC, and other locations with labor costs significantly above national average: Target Salary for this position is $72,250 - $80,750 base salary
Geo 2 - Locations around the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $65,450 - $73,150 base salary
Geo 3 - Locations significantly below the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $59,500 - $66,500 base salary
The salary ranges listed above are for US based candidates. For candidates located outside of the US, salary ranges will be based on the salary scales of the local employer of record. Actual base salary may vary based on, but not limited to, relevant experience, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location (more information on job structure is available here).
Join a Culture of Collaboration, Creativity and Inclusion
At Save the C Hildren, you'll find nonprofit jobs with purpose. Whether you're working in advocacy, fundraising or operations, you're part of a mission-driven organization that's giving kids a healthy start in life, opportunities to learn and protection from harm.
Every role supports lifesaving humanitarian and development programs anchored in safeguarding c hildren's rights, dignity and well-being - across the U.S. and around the world.
We invest in our people with competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits, a deep commitment to employee health and wellness, generous paid family leave and an inclusive culture where everybody belongs.
Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays and hybrid working opportunities
Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits
Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
Employee Assistance Program: free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships
Click here to learn more about how Save the C Hildren US will invest in you.
Save the C Hildren is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the c hildren it serves and helping protect the c hildren with whom we are in contact. All Save the C Hildren representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse.
Save the C Hildren is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for c hildren and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.
If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to [email protected].
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, s exual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the C Hildren complies with all applicable laws.
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
LEADA008536
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