Senior Accountant

Organization Description 

Vital Voices Global Partnership is a leading international non-profit organization. We invest in women leaders who are tackling the world’s greatest challenges – from gender-based violence to the climate crisis, economic inequities, and more. We are “venture catalysts,” identifying leaders with a daring vision for change and partnering with them to make that vision a reality. What sets Vital Voices apart is that we make long-term, holistic investments in leaders with bold ideas for change — providing them connections, capacity, a network of their peers, financial support, and visibility for their work. We have provided early support for leaders who went on to become Nobel Peace Laureates, US Youth Poet Laureates, Prime Ministers, award winning innovators and breakthrough social entrepreneurs. Over the past 24 years, we have directly invested in more than 47,000 change-makers across 188 countries, who in turn have improved the lives of millions of people in their communities and countries. 

Today, Vital Voices has a staff of nearly 100 headquartered in Washington, DC. In the coming years we have a bold vision to dramatically scale our impact. In early 2022, we opened the first ever Global Headquarters for Women’s Leadership, a 30,000+ sq. ft. historic building just blocks from the White House on 16th Street. It is a hub of activity, events, and collaborations — bringing together women leaders and their allies to tackle the world’s greatest challenges.

Mission

Vital Voices invests in women leaders taking on the world’s greatest challenges and accelerates collective action towards an equitable and sustainable world. 

Organizational Goals 2030

1. Scale our proven investment model from 47,000 to 50,000 women leaders - who together will positively impact the lives of one billion people.
2. Make a measurable impact on 1-2 of the greatest challenges as defined by the Vital Voices Global Network - proving the power of collective action. 

Summary

The Senior Accountant will work directly under the supervision and guidance of the Accounting Manager. This position will be responsible for supporting the general accounting and financial operations for Vital Voices. This position requires strong knowledge of accounting principles, including 990 preparation, audit preparation, reconciliations, general accounting, credit card expense reports, payroll, and accounts payable. This position is based in Washington, DC with the option of a hybrid work schedule. We are not accepting remote candidates at this time.

Additional responsibilities include:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Assist in preparing Form 990 and other required tax filings in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Assist in audit preparation, including gathering supporting documents, reconciliations, and providing necessary explanations to auditors.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP and non-profit accounting standards (FASB/ASC 958).
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Process Cash Receipts (Accounts Receivable), ensuring appropriate treatment for restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Ensure proper classification of contributions, grants, and earned revenue per GAAP and funder requirements.
• Assist Accounting Manager with general accounting functions, including journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Review and process semi-monthly payroll using Paylocity. Ensure accurate pay rates, deductions, employee reimbursements & collections, and terminations based on information provided by Vital Voices.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and fringe calculations based on semi-monthly payroll as processed in Paylocity.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable Coordinator accounts payable transactions, including vendor invoice verification, payment processing, and maintaining accurate records.
• Provide financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations to management to support decision-making and strategic planning initiatives.
• Collaborate with other departments to support financial inquiries and general questions
• Other duties as assigned.  

Professional Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required, CPA preferred, plus 4 – 8 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (non-profit preferred), including 990 preparation, audit procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, swiftly shift priorities, and work in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team;
• Strong computer skills including MS Office applications (esp. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), database software (i.e., Salesforce), financial systems (Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Adaptive Insights), HRIS systems (Paylocity) and project management software (Asana).
• Experience working cross-functionally to support key objectives and to help team members.

This position is a full-time, exempt hybrid position based in Washington, DC with two days of required in person attendance at the Vital Voices Headquarters.

The starting salary range for this position is $86,100 - $105,100 based on experience and ability to have broad impact early.

Benefits:

At Vital Voices, we value our employees and their well-being. That's why we offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, short and long-term disability, life insurance, HSA, EAP, and more. But that's not all. We believe in giving our employees the flexibility and support they need to thrive in their work and life. That's why we provide generous PTO including wellness flex Fridays, parental leave, earned sabbatical time, and volunteer leave as well as a professional development stipend to support continuous improvement. Join us and be part of a global team that empowers women leaders to transform the world. 

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Vital Voices provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vital Voices complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  

Vital Voices expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Vital Voices’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.  

Staff may experience secondary trauma due to exposure to descriptive and/or graphic gender-based violence content in their work on the urgent assistance program. Vital Voices does not provide work visa sponsorship or relocation assistance for this position.  
 
Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.