Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.
Purpose
The Regional Jr. Accountant is a backstone of the organization, ensuring payments are made, supporting documents are collected and accounts are reconciled. This position requires a strong understanding of bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, payments processing, and filing management.
The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that the assigned region banks are reconciled, payments are processed, and reports are submitted in due time.
The Regional Jr. Accountant is responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping function of the assigned Regional Office. The incumbent reports to the Transactional Lead Accountant and collaborates closely with Program Accountant and Program staff.
Responsibilities
Process clients checks and reconcile clients' account.
Monitor clients' budget and issue checks per the client payment schedules.
Coordinate clients' payments with the Case Manager.
Prepare checks for signature.
Manage accurate data entry of invoices into accounting system (SM ERP).
Manage and monitor petty cash to ensure clients' needs are meet.
Create Journal entries relating to items processed.
Responsible for the monthly bank and cash reconciliation.
Prepare field office cash projections.
Collaborate closely with the Transactional and Program Accountant on bank reconciliation and payment processing.
Copy and Scan documents and maintain a standard filing system.
Qualifications
College graduate with a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, nonprofit management or equivalent work experience with a non-profit organization.
A minimum of 4 years' work experience in nonprofit accounting/finance, administrative, bookkeeping with working knowledge of accounting and finance.
Computer literate, with proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word and Excel) and internet applications.
Organizational and time management skills are required.
Ability to work with and maintain the integrity of confidential financial and payroll information.
Communication skills are essential; strong interpersonal and customer service skills required.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment required.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support CWS' Platform on Racial Justice as a CWS employee required.
Special Requirements
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle. Mileage accrued while executing work responsibilities is reimbursable by CWS.
Must complete motor vehicle record check.
Must be willing and able to travel.
Background check required.
Level 2 Fingerprints required.
Credit history check required.
Benefits
CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes: - 403 (b) Retirement Plan - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Generous Paid Time Off (18 Paid Days Off; 24 Days Off after 2 Years) - 14 Official Holidays - 12 Sick Days Off (One Accrued monthly) - Life Insurance and AD&D - Long Term and Short-Term Disability - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Health Savings Account - Flexible Spending Accounts
