Junior Regional Accountant - Church World Service

About CWS:

Church World Service (CWS) is a not-for-profit, faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable solutions to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster. CWS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, or veteran status in employment or in the provision of services.

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, bankreconciliation, payments processing, and filing management. 

 

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that theassigned regionbanks are reconciled, payments are processed, and reports are submittedin due time.  

 

The Regional Jr. Accountantisresponsible for day-to-day bookkeeping function of the assigned Regional Office. The incumbent reports to the Transactional Lead Accountant and collaborates closely withProgram Accountant and Program staff.  

Responsibilities:

• Process clients checksand reconcile clients’account. 

• Monitor clients’budget and issue checks per the clientpayment 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 managementor equivalent work experience with a non-profit organization. 

• A minimum of 4 years professional experience required, preferably 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 (Accrued monthly)                                      - Life Insurance and AD&D                                             - Long Term and Short-Term Disability                                                  - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)                                                 - Health Savings Account                                               - Flexible Spending Accounts