Job Vacancies Millennium Water Alliance Alliance of NGOs working in water and sanitation, August 2010

Job Vacancies Millennium Water Alliance Alliance of NGOs working in water and sanitation.
Position: Senior Accountant, Washington
Closing Date: Friday, 27 August 2010
Location: United States of America (the) – Washington, DC

Chief Accountant

Key accounting position with a small but dynamic NGO.

Position requires effective participation in the management team with insight and good and sound judgment. Position requires applying the principles of accounting and financial related policies and procedures for the organization. The person inputs financial data and compiles financial information; processes journal entries into various accounts; reconciles the accounts to supporting records; manages the cash flow needs; bills members; processes vendors invoices, employees expense reports, reviews grants fund request; prepares operating budgets and cash flow projections; reviews grant proposal budgets and related documents; participates in establishing policies and procedures; and prepares written reports and financial data and analysis for various groups of users. Position requires familiarity with and an awareness of the laws and regulations that apply to accounting functions for a non-profit 501c(3) receiving USG grants to ensure compliance. The person possesses knowledge of and experience with MWA’s type of financial accounting systems and software.

The Position reports to the Treasurer or other ranking financial officer. The Position has indirect oversight for financial reporting generated in the Secretariat in-country offices. The Position has direct oversight over temporary help in the accounting department.

Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting with eight years related work experience required, with four years in the accounting department of a not-for-profit organization. Ideally, experience includes both corporate finance and grants accounting.

Proficiency in the use of software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and/ or word processing required, including MSWord, MS Excel, MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. Proficiency in MS Access and familiarity with database management is desirable.

Languages: Requires excellent oral and written English. Second language is desirable, including Spanish.

Location: Washington, DC Area.

Travel: Some travel is required, including international travel.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience for Washington, DC area. Provide your salary expectation.

How to apply
Please email: info@mwawater.org
Reference Code: RW_87UQBY-82




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