Job Summary:
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a Staff Accountant I to provide general accounting support in the Finance Department. This position is a 1-year renewable, non-exempt appointment and will report to the Controller. This position is based at IFPRI Headquarters located in Washington, DC.
Essential Duties:
Purchase Order Management: Review, verify, and enter purchase orders (POs) accurately into Costpoint, ensuring alignment with internal procedures and budgets.
Vendor Setup & Maintenance: Set up and maintain vendor profiles in Costpoint, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Reconciliations: Perform timely monthly reconciliations for Euro and GBP bank and investment accounts. Accurately record realized and unrealized investment gains/losses, dividends, and fees, while proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies.
Document for Deltek (D4D): troubleshoot document workflows in D4D.
Payroll Processing Support: Act as a backup for payroll processing, assisting with timely and accurate payroll submissions.
Support Payments: Assist with resolving compliance inquiries concerning international wire transfers through Conver, and domestic ACHs, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements.
Month-End Close & Reporting: Assist with month-end closing dashboards; follow up with international country offices and hub teams on outstanding Field Expense Reports to ensure complete and accurate reporting.
Cash Flow: Assist with preparing daily cash position reports and weekly cash flow forecasts for the Controller and the Director of Administration and Finance
Documentation & Records Management: Upload and maintain payment confirmations and other financial records within D4D for audit and compliance purposes.
System Administration Support: Provide support to the Controller for administrative functions in Costpoint and Cognos; coordinate with Deltek support and external consultants to resolve system issues.
Project & Ad Hoc Support: Assist the Controller with special projects and process improvements as needed.
Additional Duties: Perform other accounting or administrative duties as assigned to support departmental goals.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelorโs degree in Accounting; or associate's degree plus three years of relevant experience; or high school diploma plus four years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of international banking and currency reconciliation.
Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills.
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Familiarity with accounting software platforms.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Ability to consistently process high volume of transactions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to work productively within a multi-cultural team environment.
Physical Demand & Work environment:
Employee will sit in an upright position for a long period of time
Employee will lift between 0-10 pounds.
Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing computer terminal; extensive reading
Salary Range: The expected salary range for this job requisition is between $48,600 - $59,600. In determining your salary, we will consider your experience and other job-related factors.
Benefits: IFPRI is committed to providing our staff members with valuable and competitive benefits, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. This position is eligible for health insurance coverage and a summary of our benefits can be found on our website. Please note that the listed benefits are generally available to active, non-temporary, full time and part-time US-based employees who work at least 25 hours per week.
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is an equal employment opportunity employer - F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.