The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) strengthens democracy around the globe through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. CIPE is one of the four core institutes of the National Endowment for Democracy and an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Since 1983, CIPE has worked with business leaders, policymakers, and civil society to build the institutions vital to a democratic society. CIPE’s key program areas include enterprise ecosystems, democratic governance, business advocacy, anti-corruption & ethics, and trade.
Position:
Accounting
Manager, Accounts
Payable
Reports to:
Controller
Scope:
CIPEisseekingafull-time,exemptWashingtonD.C.-basedAccountingManager. Under the direction of the Controller, the Accounting Manager oversees the staff responsible for processing the Accounts Payable, Expense Reports, and Credit Card payments. This position currently has two direct reports.
Responsibilities:Management:
- Manage the finance staff, the front-line approvers, and transaction processors,ensuring they have the resources, training, and support to do their jobs effectively.
- Support finance and US-based non-finance staff in understanding financialsoftware, policies, and procedures.
- Serveasbackupfordirectreportswhenthereisturnover,orwhentheyareoutoftheoffice.
Transaction review, processing, and reconciliation:
- Ensure that all transactions that our Washington, DC-based team processes follow policies and procedures.
- Respond to staff inquiries related to your areas of oversight.
- Support the allocation, liquidation, and reconciliation of payments made by credit card.
- Utilizing JAMIS accounting software, monitor financial advances and prepayments to ensure they are cleared promptly.
- Review and support reconciliations performed by your direct reports.
KeyQualifications:
- Bachelor’sdegreerequired,preferably inaccounting.
- JAMIS accounting software experience desired.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in payment management.
- Experience working in a grant funded INGO preferred.
- StrongComputerskills,proficiencyinMS-Office,specificallyExcelandOutlook.
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively to people with varying levels of financial understanding and backgrounds.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment, as well as independently with minimum supervision; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and lead on small projects as needed.
THE SALARY RANGE FOR THIS POSITION IS $81,000-$101,000 PER YEARBenefits and Perks
Competitive Benefits including medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability, flexible spending, paid family leave, life insurance, 401(k), commuter benefits, telework, and more! Employee events including Company Picnic, Health & Wellness Fair, Holiday Party and lots of fun in between!CIPE offers a salary competitive with other international non-governmental organizations and an excellent benefits package. Applicants must be legally able to work in the United States; CIPE is unable to sponsor employees for work visas.Applications will be accepted and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or emails, please.
CIPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer
CIPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, and marital status or any other legally protected class or characteristic covered by applicable law. CIPE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals and bases all employment decisions on qualifications, merit, and business need.
CIPE believes diversity and inclusion across our organization is critical to our programs, mission, and success as a globally operating business. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain talent from a diverse candidate pool.
