Program Accountant

Position Summary and Purpose:

The Program Accountant primarily supports the implementation of IOCC’s program activities in the United States. This position ensures the effective and efficient financial management of US programs, consistent with IOCC procedures and regulations. The Program Accountant also provides additional support to Headquarters Finance team as needed.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:   

  1. Accounts Payable: Process invoices in accordance with IOCC’s established policies and procedures; prepare check requests, bank/vendor wires, EFT, ACH, as needed; facilitate approved staff Expense Reports. Work in coordination with the Payroll and Cash Disbursements accountant; act as back up for the check processing. 

  1. Documentation: Maintain and ensure compliance with IOCC financial procedures; maintain copies of checks, invoices and supporting documents; complete and maintain other financial filing and databases; work in coordination with the Payroll and Cash Disbursements accountant regarding approved time sheets and leave request forms for assigned employees and Contractors’ contracts; maintain relevant filing systems and databases; provide updates to procedures when necessary; organize up-to-date electronic and original documents; ensure all project files are complete; review and update all lease and rental contracts as needed; work in coordination with Senior Accountant to ensure proper insurance coverages for all assets.  

  1. Compensation and Reimbursement Processing: Prepare and accurately input semi-monthly  compensation data  for Contractors; ensures pay statements are accurate; prepare monthly allocations per timesheets; review timesheets to ensure accuracy and appropriate project end dates; work closely with HR Manager regarding employee and contractor paperwork and the financial side of employee benefits; process supervisor-approved time sheets and invoices for all pertinent staff; facilitate Contractor and certain Volunteer reimbursement expense reports.  

  1. Reporting: Provide internal and external donor financial reports, as needed; prepare, interpret, update and maintain financial reports; compile weekly, monthly and annual project and Program cash flow projections and financial variance reports; support annual Audit process. 

  1. Budgeting: Contribute towards assigned country program project planning through the development of budgets and overseeing cost estimations; uploading budgets with budget reference numbers into financial system, in accordance with policies and procedures.

Minimally Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

  • Software Applications: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially proficient in Excel; knowledge of accounting software, preferably Financial Edge.  

  • Communication: Good communication skills (verbal, listening and written); ability to communicate effectively with diverse cultures; capacity to communicate expected policies and procedures; maintain a high level of confidentiality. 

  • Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Good organizational and planning skills; proven ability to set priorities, meet established deadlines in a fast-paced environment and multi-task with minimal supervision; tenacity for work completion and proven ability to work with competing priorities. 

  • Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and able to initiate and thoroughly complete tasks; able to work well as part of a team and foster teamwork; maintains a positive attitude.  

  • Cultural Competency: Ability to work productively and promote mutual respect among people of all walks of life.

Minimally Required Education, Experience, and Training:  

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related degree/field  

  • 3 years of work experience in a professional environment  

  • Or, a combination of education and professional work experience that yields the minimally required knowledge, skills and abilities listed above 

  • Non-profit experience, accounting department and payroll experience is a plus

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:  

  • No regular travel for position 

  • May talk on the phone/video calls for considerable periods of time 

  • May require bending, kneeling, crawling, standing, sitting, lifting up to 20 lbs. 

  • Standard office environment; mostly sedentary position; requires ability and dexterity to operate general office equipment like computer, copier or scanner 

  • Infrequent weekend and evening work may be required

Posted by

International Orthodox Christian Charities

110 West Road, Suite 360
Towson, MD 21204

Web: https://iocc.org/
Email: jobs@iocc.org
Phone: 410-243-9820

Posted on: January 21, 2025