Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 Mar 2018
JOB SUMMARY
ABA ROLI is seeking a Grant Accountant to support the Finance Division’s oversight of ABA ROLI’s international grant accounts, payroll, audits, and other general financial responsibilities. This Grant Accountant will work as part of a team to provide crucial financial backstopping for ABA ROLI’s field-based programs in rule of law, judicial reform, access to justice, and related issue areas.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviews accounting transaction for potential charging against grants for an assigned set of countries and ensures compliance with grantor, government or private entities, and appropriate rules, regulations, and/or grant provisions.
- Reviews monthly field office operating expense reports for completeness, accuracy, and allowability and compliance with against an assigned grant(s).
- Reviews all expenses and identifies expenses which are not allowable and provides a recommended course of action to a senior grant accountant or Manager - Grant Compliance and Control.
- Prepares and uploads journal entries for monthly cash actuals for program related expenses (e.g., field reports, in-kind contributions, reclassifications, write-offs, etc.).
- Runs pipeline reports and general ledgers on a monthly basis and adds other committed funds and provides program managers and field staff with reports on cash burn and remaining funding of specific grants.
- Prepares government reports (e.g., SF425) and private donor reports either on a standardized reporting schedule or on an ad hoc basis.
- Prepares, submits, and follows up on wire transfers and/or direct deposit.
Maintains the data integrity of all financial transactions for all assigned countries/grants and assists program managers and auditors in identifying and collecting appropriate expense documentation. - Collaborates with Field Finance Managers from assigned countries/grants on expense inquiries, supporting materials, expense allowability, policies, additional awards, and general inquiries.
- Reconciles business advance accounts on a monthly basis and closes accounts when the grant is terminating and/or Country Director changes
- Performs other related duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
- At least two years’ experience reviewing financial transactions against grant provisions to determine allowability of such transactions.
- At least two years’ experience interpreting and applying grant rules and regulations from government entities (e.g., OMB circulars) and/or private donors.
- Intermediate-level skill in the Microsoft Office Suite of products.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience inputting expenses and completing expense reports through digital systems.
- Previous experience interacting with program support staff, donors, and/or grantors; ability to work as part of a fast-moving team;
- Strong understanding of compliance and auditing of expenses;
- Comfort with public speaking and administration of trainings, particularly to staff without a financial background;
- Excellent interpersonal skills; strong written and verbal communication in English required;
- Fluency in a language of a host country for which support is provided is helpful;
- Strong attention to detail; analytical problem solving skills.
How to apply:
Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the American Bar Association, please call 312-988-5188.
*Due to the high volume of applications received, we are only able to follow up with candidates who are selected for interviews. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and this position may be filled prior to the close date.*
To apply, please visit: