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.
Purpose
The incumbent will be responsible for providing the CWS Southeast Region offices with essential accounting and general ledger support. Responsible for the accurate expense billing for the various Southeast Region offices grants. Supervise the in-house daily operations of the region's finance department.
Responsibilities
Responsible for supervising the daily activity of the supporting financial staff to ensure accuracy and compliance with the Finance department established policies and procedures.
Prepare monthly salary reports identifying sources of support for CWS Region offices.
Prepare monthly time and staff allocation reports for CWS Southeast Region offices.
Prepare the monthly allocation of administrative and operational expenses for CWS Region offices.
Prepare and submit journal entries to interface with the master General Ledger in Headquarters for CWS Southeast Region offices.
Maintain a close working relationship with the Accounts Payable Manager and the Payroll Manager in Headquarters to ensure the accurate posting of expenses in the appropriate budget codes.
Supervise the monthly reconciliation of expenses and cash equivalent inventory (food and public transportation cards) for CWS Southeast Region offices.
Responsible for completing and submitting the monthly bank reconciliation.
Prepare monthly Expense and Revenue reports for all the programs in CWS Southeast Region offices.
Responsible for preparing monthly reimbursement requests for the programs in CWS Region offices.
Prepare Quarterly Expense Reports for the State of Florida CIRES and CRS programs running in the Southeast Region offices.
Reconcile month end trial balance.
Reconcile and manage the petty cash fund.
Develop budget analysis reports for new proposed budgets.
Responsible for training new staff members in the department financial protocols, the use of the accounting software, how to use the different sections of the chart of accounts and other department responsibilities.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager and/or Director of Finance, Southeast Region.
Qualifications
Education:
College graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience with fund accounting in a non-profit environment.
Experience:
A minimum of 5 years' work experience in a non-profit fund accounting setting, with working knowledge of payroll processing. Strong analytical computer skills especially with Microsoft EXCEL or similar software.
Other Skills:
Strong computer skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Detailed oriented.
Special Requirements
Must have a valid driver's license and suitable transportation.
Must complete motor vehicle record check.
Must be willing and able to travel.
Level 2 Background check required.
Benefits
CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes: - 403 (b) Retirement Plan - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Generous Paid Time Off (21 Paid Days Off; 27 Days after 2 Years) - 14 Official Holidays - Sick Time Off (12 Accrued monthly) - Life Insurance and AD&D - Long Term and Short-Term Disability - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Health Savings Account - Flexible Spending Accounts - Commuter Benefits
