Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.

The Senior Staff Accountant plays a crucial role in managing financial transactions, ensuring accurate record keeping, executing the financial operations, reporting and ensuring the financial reports are up to date for the CWS sites in the state. In addition, the Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for ensuring that the assigned offices’ accounts are reconciled, payments are processed, and reports are submitted in a timely manner. This position requires a strong understanding of financial management, reconciliation, general ledger reporting, audit reporting, and compliance with relevant regulations. This role will also assist with the supervision of the finance team.

• Assist the State Finance Manager in supervising the finance staff to ensure the smooth functioning of day-to-day operations. Also includes assistance with providing feedback during performance reviews for the finance team.
• Supports the State Finance Manager and State Director with analysis of financials relevant to all grants within the state portfolio.
• Prepares month-end journal entries; reconciles accounts; calculates and enters data into accounting systems. 
• Ensure timely processing of vendor invoices within the general ledger.
• Manage budget preparation, review, and comparison. 
• Review, analyze, investigate, and reconcile subsidiary ledgers and reports on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Correct accounting entries and discrepancies as needed.
• Reviews account balances; verifies money transfers; reviews cash deposit receipts; ensures deposits made to proper accounts. 
• Prepare funder financial reports in coordination with State Finance Manager. Prepare historical reports, records and/or information as necessary. 
• Prepares reconciliations of bank and credit card statements..
• Complete monthly allocations. 
• Verify and post cash receipts, expenses and other transactions to journals or ledgers and verify accuracy. 
• Reviews payments by finance staff.

• Ensure timely completion of month-end and fiscal year close for offices
• Responsible for creating vendor cards and client ID’s for new vendors in Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Support the State Finance Manager with the annual audits.
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of funder’s and CWS financial policies and procedures and serving as a resource for program teams.
• Ensure proper record-keeping and maintenance of financial documents in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements. 
• Manage miscellaneous grant applications as needed.
• Troubleshoots accounting problems; identifies and implements creative solutions. 
• Manage external audit requests as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

 

Experience:

• A minimum of 6 years’ staff accounting experience in nonprofit accounting/finance including month-end closing, financial reporting, and financial analysis
• A minimum of 2 years’ supervisory experience with demonstrated people management
• Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity, respect, privacy, and tact
• Advanced experience in accounts payable, receivable, and billing.
• Advanced understanding of GL schedules, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Knowledge and experience with US GAAP reporting requirements.
• Computer literate, with proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word and Excel) and internet applications. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and communication skills required, as well as a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and willingness to support CWS’ Platform on Racial Justice as a CWS employee required.

• Standard CWS work week is 37.5 hours Monday-Friday. Work schedule must include CWS core business hours of 10am-4pm EST (preferably 9am-5pm EST).
• Must be willing and able to travel as necessary.
• Background checks related to position required.

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 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