Temporary Staff Accountant - 6 Month Position - Oxfam America

Oxfam is a global organization that fights inequality to end poverty and injustice. We offer lifesaving support in times of crisis and advocate for economic justice, gender equality, and climate action. We demand equal rights and equal treatment so that everyone can thrive, not just survive.

Oxfam America employees are able to work remotely, but should reside in one of the following states that are within a 200-mile radius of an OUS offices which are located in Boston and Washington DC: ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, WV, VA, MD, NC or DC.   

The Temporary Staff Accountant maintains and controls designated General Ledger accounts and business transactions, applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), that includes analytical work and thorough review of financial records. Produces required journal entries, project uploads, and account reconciliations in accordance with OUS policies, procedures, and schedules while coordinating with Finance staff, other Oxfam America (OUS) departments, and outside contacts such as bank representatives and external auditors.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete the reconciliation of various bank accounts in a timely manner throughout the month and at month end.
• Produce monthly entries through journals and project uploads as applicable.
• Produce account reconciliations for assigned asset, liability, revenue and expense accounts for both OUS and OAAF (Oxfam America Action Fund); resolve variances in a timely manner.
• Reconcile, balance, and maintain all appropriate accounting records, including auditable backup for all entries.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of transactions and account balances for assigned accounts.
• Ensure that assigned responsibilities in the monthly closing process are met in a timely manner; escalate any issues that impact the closing schedule as soon as they are known.
• Analyze and interpret financial data.
• Present relevant data in a concise and usable format.
• Prepare preliminary financial reports, statements, and projections using standard and fund accounting principles.
• Serve as a back up to other Finance team staff as needed.
• Maintain confidence and protect operations by keeping operational and financial information confidential.

EXPECTATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

• Will stay abreast of professional standards, trends, and issues affecting this set of responsibilities, demonstrating continuous learning of the field.
• Will work effectively and collaboratively in support of building a team-based, problem-solving work culture treating all persons with dignity and respect and will be familiar with and committed to Oxfam America mission, values and goals.
• Will have a fundamental understanding of gender justice and diversity within key areas of responsibility and a commitment to promoting gender justice, racial equity, and diversity in our workplace and programs.
• Within key areas of responsibility, will have a commitment to and be accountable for activities contributing towards a safe and accountable workplace environment, projects and relationships for staff, partners and the communities we serve.

• Bachelor’ degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience as an accountant.
• Familiarity and proficiency with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems or Modular Accounting Systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite.
• Excellent Excel skills, including, but not limited to, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, and XLOOKUP.
• Ability to structure and present Excel reports to present information clearly, including tables, charts, and formatting.
• Excellent attention to detail; ability to work accurately and leave complete and accurate audit trails.
• Ability to work independently while considering team relationships and coordination of duties within team structure.
• Pro-active in recognizing a problem or potential problem; ability to collaborate with team to problem solve to minimize impact of or eliminate problem.
• Ability to identify system, process, and policy issues and make recommendations for and implement solutions.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas both orally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and capacity for team building.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with UBW.
• Experience with non-profit accounting.

35 hours a week

Salary range - $60,000 – $65,000

Exempt / Non-union / Band E

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Oxfam America is a Gender Just organization and an equal opportunity employer. We have a zero tolerance policy for any sexual harassment, exploitation, and/or abuse. We welcome all persons to apply and do not discriminate. We take measures to prevent discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We are an E-Verify employer.

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