Staff Accountant

Title:  Staff Accountant

Reports to:  Associate Vice President of Finance

Location:  Syracuse, NY

Type:  full-time, (exempt)

Travel:  10%

The Near East Foundation (NEF) is seeking candidates for the position of Staff Accountant to be based in its Syracuse, NY headquarters. NEF is a non-profit international development organization that has supported livelihoods recovery and community-based economic development in the Middle East, Africa, and Caucasus since 1915. NEF draws on local teams, experience, and partnerships in these regions to create community-led solutions to reduce poverty, create economic opportunity, increase resilience, and empower conflict and crisis-affected groups to improve their future outlook and wellbeing. Working through a network of country offices and local partners, NEF has operations in ten countries: Armenia, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Mali, Morocco, Palestine, Sudan, South Sudan, and Syria. HQ offices are based in Syracuse, NY, Washington, DC, London, UK, and Brussels, Belgium. Our programs are organized around three pillars: Inclusive Economic Development, Climate-resilient Development, and Stabilization and Peacebuilding.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Staff Accountant will be vital member of the Near East Foundation Headquarters accounting department responsible for supporting global month-end close with accurate and timely completion of expense allocations and balance sheet reconciliations.  Under the supervision of the Associate Vice President of Finance, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for general accounting system administration and general IT support.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting

• Support adherence to month-end close calendar globally by providing pre and post close support to field offices.
• Enter and review bank account reconciliations globally.
• Prepare salary allocations for assigned field offices in accordance with NEF policies.
• Regularly maintain detailed reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain permanent files for all offices in FloQast close management software.
• Supports Associate Vice President of Finance to maintain accurate project listing in accounting software.
• Maintains reconciliations for balance sheet accounts for headquarter locations.
• Provide accounting support to country offices and headquarters in the absence of accounting personnel.
• Providing daily transaction entry assistance to field accounting staff, including recording payments and providing support to reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors and provide support for both consolidated and project audits.
• Maintain users and employee licenses in accounting, procurement & time keeping system.
• Support Associate Vice President of Finance to provide finance software support and training and conduct on-boarding for new staff.

General

• IT Support including maintaining employee licenses and access to various software subscriptions.
• Provides liaison support as needed.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required;
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting required;
• Proficient in Word and Excel;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Strong organizational and analytical skills;
• Able to read and understand technical forms and financial reports;
• Willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

NEF will accept rolling applications until the position is filled.  Review of applications will begin on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible**.**

Please apply by submitting the following documents:

• Cover letter outlining relevant experience and skills based on the requirements outlined above;
• Curriculum Vitae;
• List of three references (including one from current, or most recent, employer).

Benefits

NEF offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: 20 PTO days plus 12 Company Holidays; generous medical, dental and, vision coverage; HRA and FSA benefits; employer paid short and long-term disability; employer paid life insurance; TIAA-CREF retirement plan with 8% employer contribution, paid family leave, and more!

Pre-employment Checks

Any Employment with the Near East Foundation will be subject to the following checks prior to start date:

• A satisfactory Restricted Party Screening;
• Receipt of satisfactory references;
• Proof of eligibility to work in the national location for this role.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Near East Foundation by visiting the NEF website at www.neareast.org**.**

The Near East Foundation promotes Equal Opportunities for all applicants seeking employment and NEF employees.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.