Manager, US Accounting & Operations

Who We Are

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world.

Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve.

We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.

The Need

For 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty.

As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence by 2030, we are seeking a Manager, US Accounting & Operations.

The Manager is a key member of the US Accounting and Operations team and will support the work of justice by participating in the essential business functions of accounts payable and financial operations for the US.

This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) if located in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.

This position reports to the Director, US Accounting and Operations.

Responsibilities :

Policies and Procedures

Accounting Standards update : Work with the Director of US Accounting and Operations to update IJM accounts payable and payroll related policies based on the latest GAAP pronouncements.

Documentation, Reporting & Data Management

Account Reconciliation : Reconciliation of bank accounts, accounts payable and other general ledger account balances.

Accounts Payable : Investigate and resolve problems associated with processing invoices, assist the AP team in accurately inputting invoices, contracts and supporting documents into Workday with appropriate coding

Journal Entries : Assist with month-end closing and quarterly reporting process including reviewing and posting journal and accrual entries.

Vendor Management : Manage the vendor maintenance, contracts and payment schedules for IJM US and Global payments processed in the US.

Training : Lead trainings for staff in relation to accounts payable, expense reporting and time tracking in accordance with Company policies.

Updated training materials and support on SharePoint pages, Knowledge-Based-Articles, etc.

Tax related support : Assist the Director of US Accounting and Operations with state tax registrations, and expat tax filings.

General Accounting & Statutory Compliance

Monthly Close : Participate in monthly close process; account analysis and reconciliation, post journal entries and resolve questions for a timely close.

Year-end Close : Assist with the 1099 and 1042 record keeping process, filing forms electronically to the IRS, and mailing the forms to the suppliers.

Continuing to improve the payment process.

Audit and Tax Statutory Filings : Work with the Director of US Accounting and Operations to gather support for audits (annual financial statement audit, 403b audit, workers compensation audit, etc.

and tax filings such as Form 1099s, Form 941s, Form 990s, etc. Perform reconciliations and checks for accuracy of expenses and payables information;

compile schedules for financial statement audit.

General Tasks

Process Improvement : Collaborate with global team members to continuously work on improving existing processes and use of technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Work closely with AP and Payroll team members responsible to track performance and efficiency.

Participate in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred;
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience;

Proven ability to apply US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; and

Experience with Workday Financials preferred.

Technical Competencies

• Project management skills and ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities;
• Ability to quickly learn and use different software and systems like Workday;
• Demonstrated ability to research, understand and communicate any changes in US GAAP that would impact accounts payable and procurement;

High proficiency in Microsoft Excel in particular and Office Suite in general; and

Professional written and oral communication skills.

Non-Technical Competencies

Interpersonal skillset with strong networking ability;

Exceptional collaborator with diverse teams; and

High credibility with staff and partners.

Critical Qualities :

• Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values : Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building;
• Self-starter with strong initiative;
• Disciplined with priorities;
• Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness;
• Exceptional verbal and written communication;
• Flexible, collaborative and eager to support others;

Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment; and

Adept at creative problem solving.