Senior Accountant

*** Unable to provide sponsorship at this time. Only considering persons eligible to work in the United States.

Position Title: Senior Accountant

Supervisor’s Title: Director of Finance and Accounting 

Exemption Status:  Exempt  

Positions Supervised: N/A

Location:  Charlotte, N.C. with travel to other U.S. and international locations as needed

BACKGROUND: 

Global Support and Development (GSD) is a humanitarian organization whose mission is to work with regional, national, and local communities across the Caribbean, Central America and South Pacific for resilience to crisis through rapid response, disaster preparedness, and climate adaptation. 

GSD began as an impromptu response to Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu in 2015. Since our founding, we have worked with a number of regional, national and local communities and supported various international and United States domestic disaster response and preparedness efforts.  Our first response defined the core of GSD’s DNA as an organization – to work with communities – led by their needs, filling the gaps they have identified, while leveraging unique approaches and capabilities with an innovation mindset. By integrating our team’s diverse skill sets and resources into local responses, we provide rapid response assistance to affected communities in coordination with regional, national, and local community partners. We work to support and strengthen local capacity through disaster preparedness initiatives, including innovation and climate adaptation, to reduce the impact disasters and the climate crisis have on communities.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fund accounting and hands-on experience with Intacct. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy of financial records and supporting Global Support and Development’s financial operations. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Develop, implement, and execute plans, processes, and projects in support of departmental strategy, maximizing efficient use of resources and ensuring shared vision;
2. Support critical decision-making processes, to include identifying issues and driving problem-solving, especially in resource-constrained and time-sensitive contexts;
3. Manage and maintain the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and timely;
4. Oversee the department, location and project accounting process, ensuring proper allocation of expenses to various departments, locations and projects;
5. Utilize Intacct to perform balance sheet reconciliations, including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses, inventory, fixed assets, accounts payable, and credit cards on a monthly basis;
6. Assist in month-end and year-end close processes, including recording payroll journal entries;
7. Prepare and review account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies;
8. Assist with the annual audit, including preparing audit schedules and liaising with external auditors;
9. Ensure compliance with internal policies, financial regulations, and donor requirements, ensuring good stewardship of organization funds;
10. Work closely with the Accounting Manager to implement process improvements and optimize the use of Intacct;
11. Provide general accounting guidance to internal staff;
12. Support budgetary planning, control, and analysis for the organization;
13. Prompt and action GSD’s core values of accountability, humility, and integrity in all work we conduct;
14. Promote good stewardship of financial and other resources to achieve maximum benefit to those impacted by disaster or at risk of impact; and
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience;

• Proven experience with fund accounting and knowledge of GAAP;
• Proficiency in using Intacct is required; 

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 

Professional Licenses/Certifications:

• CPA or equivalent certification preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Experience in the nonprofit sector preferred;
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards;
• Advanced Excel skills;

• Discernment for confidentiality in relation to organizational, partner, and donor activities and communications;

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to rapidly shift tasks;
• Experience working and/or traveling domestically and internationally; and
• Working knowledge of Spanish and/or French desired. 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• At this time, GSD is not offering sponsorship and is only accepting applications from persons eligible to work in the United States; and  
• Routine domestic and international travel up to 10% is required.

BENEFITS: 

You’ll get..

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Premiums 100% covered by GSD for employee, employee +spouse, employee +family
• Basic Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability Insurance: Fully covered by GSD
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Up to $4,000 in total annually for employee +2 or more family members
• Voluntary Life Insurance: Options available at reasonable group rates
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): All employees are eligible for a minimum of 6 weeks of PTO per year after 90 days of service
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks paid by GSD 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Career Development Opportunities 
• 401(k): GSD will match up to 6% of base salary for all employees ages 21+. Employees are eligible to begin contributing after 1 pay cycle, and the company match will go into effect immediately after employee begins contributing 
• + Additional Perks! 

This job description is a summary rather than a detailed list of the duties performed.  The essential functions, knowledge, skills, and working conditions may change along with business needs.  This job description does not constitute a contract between employer and employee as employment is at will.  Global Support and Development provides reasonable accommodations to assist qualified individuals in order to perform the essential functions their job requires.

GSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and embraces all candidates regardless of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), nation of origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military/veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. GSD promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all candidate selections. GSD promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all candidate selections.

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