Posted on July 27, 2012

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Senior Accountant

Start Date: September 1, 2012

Organization Summary: Roots of Peace (ROP) is a humanitarian, not-for-profit organization focused on the removal of land mines and the restoration of agriculture in former conflict zones.

Position Summary: The Senior Accountant reports to the Director of Finance in the home office located in San Rafael, CA and is responsible for the monthly general ledger close, balance sheet and income statement data. The Senior Accountant is also responsible for our accounting field teams performance and training.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for the general ledger month-end close and presentation of the balance sheet and income statement results and analysis;
• Responsible for the preparation of General Ledger and reconciliations for month-end closing to books in a timely manner;
• Assist in documentation of a monthly account analysis of the balance sheet and income statement;
• Work closely with field offices and other departments;
• Assist analyst with reports, etc.;
• Involved with A/P & A/R functions; cash receipts & petty cash;
• Perform miscellaneous administrative duties as needed.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting; CPA preferred.

Experience:

• Significant experience with all accounting functions and related internal controls, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and inventory;
• Good Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and FAR rules and regulations;
• Auditing skills, with the ability to research and resolve accounting applications;
• 2-5 years of high volume Accounting Experience a plus;
• Experience with QuickBooks a must, Experience with SAGE MIP Accounting Software a plus;
• 2-3 years of accounting work experience in working with USAID, ADB, EC and/or other international and multi-national donors required;
• Prior experience working in developing or emerging countries highly desirable.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of Accounting theory;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Excellent Excel skills a must;
• Exceptional presentation skills;
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills;
• Detail oriented and organized in work;
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines;
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results;
• Professional and pro-active.

Working Conditions including Travel and Overtime:

• Commitment to the improvement of gender equality and equal development in all projects;
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning, development and applies newly acquired skills;
• Willingness and ability to travel to project locations in conflict zones and third world countries as needed;
• Development and Operational Effectiveness;
• Integrity, honesty, and transparency in performing the daily assigned responsibilities;
• Ability to deal with a large amount of work and prioritizing the important tasks.

Inter-personal Skills and Self-Management:

• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills;
• Motivation, flexibility and capacity to work under pressure and additional hours;
• Focuses on results and responds positively to the feedback;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
• Strong sense of personal initiative and problem solving skills.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter with your resume: erica@rootsofpeace.org