The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a Financial Reporting Accountant II

Financial Reporting Accountant II

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a Financial Reporting Accountant II for a two-year, exempt, renewable appointment to provide financial reporting support in the Finance and Administration Department. This position will report to the Senior Financial Reporting Accountant and is based at IFPRI headquarters located in Washington, DC.

Essential Duties: Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: •Timely preparation of periodic financial reports and invoices for a range of donors. •Monitor billed and unbilled receivables for delinquent payments and billable cost. •Ensure compliance with donor requirements and internal policies and procedures while also identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency enhancement •Research and identify information for proper crediting of cash received. •Review deliverable schedules for due invoices and financial reports •Monitor and analyze project spending and commitments. •Address internal and external inquiries regarding project financial matters. •Assist with annual and project specific audit. •Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other business-related field plus five years of relevant professional experience or an associate’s degree in the fields listed above plus seven years of relevant professional experience. •Experience in project-based organizations. •Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. •Proficiency with Microsoft Excel. •Ability to analyze and properly interpret contractual documentation with donors and other parties. •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. •Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications: •NGO Experience •Experience working in an international setting. •Experience working with Deltek-Costpoint environment.

Physical Demand & Work environment: •Employee will sit in an upright position for a long period of time. •Employee will lift between 0-10 pounds. •Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing computer terminal; extensive reading

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is an equal employment opportunity employer - F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.