Job Description
Job Description
The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), established in 1911, is a nongovernmental, not-for-profit international organization dedicated to addressing the needs and rights of refugees and immigrants. USCRI, working with nearly 200 affiliates, provides legal, social, and health services to refugees, unaccompanied migrating children, trafficking survivors, and other immigrants in all 50 states, El Salvador, Honduras, Kenya, and Mexico. USCRI advocates for the rights of refugees and immigrants both nationally and globally, helping to drive humanitarian policies, practices, and law. To learn more about our work, please visit our website at www.refugees.org.
OVERVIEW
The Finance Coordinator will report directly to the Director of the Field Office. The primary objective of this position is to compute, classify, record, verify, and maintain numerical data for use in financial records and coordinate with human resources on personnel actions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in creation of budgets for grants awarded by NY State and private foundations
- Preparation and submission of timely vouchers to NY State and foundations
- Participate in monthly reviews of financial statements and related schedules and analyses with Headquarters and Field Office Director
- Review program spending vs. approved budgets and financial compliance with the Field Office Director and program staff
- Coordinate and assist in the preparation of payments to clients and payments to vendors
- Oversee purchases/procurement for office-related supplies and materials
- Monitor the processing of accounts payable / accounts receivable
- Manage corporate credit card usage and reporting
- Track and report monetary donations
- Work in close partnership with the HQ Finance team
- Support full-cycle human resources process, including processing human resources related paperwork, and coordinating successful on-boarding for local field staff
- Perform clerical duties including mail handling, filing, data entry, and other operations and administrative support duties as assigned by the Field Office Director
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions. All job duties indicated are not considered an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s).
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or Finance with at least one year of relevant experience is preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to organize, prioritize, and work independently as well as in collaboration with others is required
- Proficient in the use of MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel and database programs is required
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to practice discretion and maintain strict confidentiality and security of employee information
- Knowledge of budgets, contracts, and Microsoft Navision Accounting software is preferred
- Demonstrated support of USCRI’s values by exhibiting respect for others, maintenance of confidential information and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission of USCRI
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant to be considered.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- Please submit a resume with a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications with your online application.
- References will be required at time of the final interview.
- No telephone calls please. Position will remain open until filled.
- Work Location: In-person (possible consideration for a hybrid work environment).
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership status, marital status, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, age, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.