Named as one of the top ideas in 2006 by the New York Times Magazine and called "revolutionary" by the BBC, Kiva (www.kiva.org) is the world's online micro-lending marketplace for the working poor. Kiva lets internet users lend as little as $25 to specific developing world entrepreneurs — providing affordable capital to help them start or expand a small business.
Kiva is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Accountant to support the growth of the organization. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting, payroll, financial reporting, and audit preparation for a $6 million organization. In addition, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for reconciling and overseeing the $20 million+ Loan Funds Account. The Senior Accountant will also be responsible for overseeing fiscal policies and procedures for the organization.
Responsibilities:
Preparation of all payments for review and execution. Book all in and out-going bank transfers
Book all incoming invoices and make sure correct persons involved in approval
Oversee payroll and salary related items like taxes, 401k, prepayments and tax related risk
Ensure proper working of company's procedures by employees regarding sales invoices, purchase invoices and stock
Provide CFO with weekly updates and analysis of AR and AP
Oversee the receipt of payments from sponsors. May participate in the development of payment schedules.
Ensure that expenditures for budgets and grants are monitored and that reports are prepared to maintain balanced accounts.
Closing on a monthly basis for review and reporting purposes.
Provide monthly analysis of budgets and forecasts from P&L.
Continually evaluate the effectiveness and possibilities of integrating work procedures in daily routines.
Req. candidate profile :
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
4-6 years experience in a nonprofit organization, preferably in the arts or education
Experience with one or more accounting systems
Extremely structured and highly organized
Effective problem solving skills
Numerical and analytical with excellent attention to detail
Hands on mentality; independent and pro-active
The successful candidate will be flexible and fully engaged with the mission and with the staff
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