FINCA International_Washington, DC based
Deadline: July 15, 2007
Deadline: July 15, 2007
FINCA International, a leading global network of microfinance institutions providing loans to over 500,000 entrepreneurs in 20 countries, has excellent opportunities to grow some of the world's most challenging and rewarding markets. Currently FINCA International is looking for a Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable (AP), based in Washington, DC. The Staff Accountant AP is responsible for all matters related to logging incoming AP invoices, obtaining approvals, making entries into the AP Ledger and producing weekly check payments. The position will also require investigations regarding vendor inquiries and erroneous payments. Additionally, the Staff Accountant AP will be required to process travel and other expense reports accurately and timely. The Staff Accountant A/P works independently to achieve the goals of maintaining adequate records, paying invoices and expense reports in a timely manner and tracking and recording all relevant transactions. The Staff Accountant AP has authority to input approved invoices and expense reports, clarify conflicting information on invoices with vendors and FINCA staff and to print and distribute checks after obtaining appropriate approvals. The Staff Accountant AP is expected to be able to carry out all of their duties with minimal supervision and is expected to help establish and maintain a practical schedule to ensure the accurate processing of AP vouchers and the timely payment of FINCA vendors.
NEED:
- BS in Accounting or 3 years related experience,
- 2 years related experience in Accounts Payable,
- Payroll or accounts receivable or accounts payable or general ledger experience,
- Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills to work successfully across functional lines,
- Ability to identify a problem, analyze its source, find and implement an appropriate solution,
- Ability to respond to inquiries from staff, vendors,
- Strong command of Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Lotus Notes,
- Experiences of Deltek and CostPoint are definitive assets,
- Fluency in English required.
Please email resume, cover letter and salary history to: jobs-dc@villagebanking.org mentioning ‘Staff Accountant AP’ as subject of email. For more information about FINCA, visit our website www.villagebanking.org
