Staff Accountant

World Resources Institute • United States • 5d ago

This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days/month intheoffice. You can be based in our office in Washington DC. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.To be eligible for this positionin US, you must be a resident of DC, Maryland or Virginia at the start of employment.

About the Program:

World Resources Institute is seeking a Staff Accountant in carrying out the listed responsibilities of the Accounting department.You arewell-versed in accounting principles, able to work comfortably with numbers and have an impeccable attention to detail. The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and help the WRI to be aware of its financial condition.

Job Highlight:

Reporting toSeniorAccountingManager,you will integrate equity into your work.You willprocess all timesheetstimely. You have experience processing timesheets in an ERP, strong technical skills, able to work comfortably with numbers and have an impeccable attention to detail.

You will be supported by a team of 11 strong accountants.

What will you do:

Timesheet Management(40%):

Processsemi-monthlytimesheets: process and export DC and China office labor and leave information from Deltek Time and Expense Application to Costpoint
Ensure that all timesheets are submitted
Manage timesheet codes and advise staff on how to use the codes;
Set up new employees in Costpoint, along with all current employees change

Leave and Payrollaccounting(30%):

Book in the system monthly - salary adjustments, leave calculations/adjustments, Leave payout to term staff, bonus entries, payroll entries, direct allocations.
Submit all payroll check payments through ECMsystem
Prepare and enter all payroll relatedaccountingentries
Prepare and record all transactions related to Safeguard and secondees

General QueriesandSupport(30%):

Respond to inquiries about timesheetpromptlyand provide guidance
Reconcile assigned GL accounts
Be aback-upfor payroll specialist
Support payroll manager and Accounting Manager during audit and 990 process
Any additional responsibility set by Manager

What will you need:

Education:You have a completedabachelor’s degree in accountingor related fields.Relevant work experience in lieu of degree is accepted
Experience:You have a minimumof5years offull-time relevant experienceinpayrolland timesheets management.
Experience with ADP and an ERP.
Languages:You will have written and spoken proficiency in English.
Requirements:Existing work authorization is required where this positionis based.WRI is unable to authorize visa workauthorization

Potential Salary:US salary range is between84,000 and95,000 USD.

Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.

How to Apply: Please submit a resume with a required cover letter by the date of November 22,2024. We are unable to consider your application without a cover letter.

You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

What we offer:

Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, LatinAmericaand theUS
The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission drivenorganizationwith access to varied learning and training opportunities.
A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of ourwork
The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future ofWRI
Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible workinghours
Generous leavedays that increase with tenure
For USposition, we offer: Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, retirement plan access and employer contribution

About Us:

Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global researchorganizationthat turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven criticalchallenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities,and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India,Indonesia, Mexico,Colombiaand the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.

The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bringtogether partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.

Our mission and values:

WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency,Independenceand Respect.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to ourorganizationaland programmatic practices. Weare committed to providing equal opportunities inemployment;we embrace alldiversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.Recognizingour strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.

Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.

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