Job Description

Water For People is a global nonprofit working across nine countries, bringing together communities, local entrepreneurs, and governments to build and maintain water and sanitation services that will last. We have a sustainable solution to end the global water and sanitation crisis, and our employees across the world help drive this solution.

POSITION OBJECTIVE: 

The Accounting Clerk manages the accounts payable process, cash management, and recording of revenue for the Denver office and plays a key role in the month-close process. The Accounting Clerk is highly detailed – oriented and can clearly communicate verbal and written financial information to different audiences, including those who do not possess a financial background.  This position is a remote, part-time role that works an average of 20 hours per week and allows for flexible hours. This is a temporary position that would last up to a year.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & DUTIES:  

• Manages the accounts payable process:
  • Processes online bank checks/ACH/wire payments
  • Manages the accounting review and approval of purchase orders and expense reports in the accounting system
  • Manages corporate credit cards
  • Ensures proper documentation and accuracy with all transactions
  • Records all necessary entries in the accounting system
  • Manages all vendor information and profiles in the accounting system
  • Updates vendor banking information as well as uploads check files into the banking system
  • Processes any stop payments in the banking system, as needed
  • Resolves any issues or discrepancies with the bank
• Processes wire transfers to country offices, soliciting the optimal exchange rate between multiple institutions
• Tracks cash levels daily and initiates bank transfers, as needed
• Imports revenue into the accounting system and assists the Senior Accountant with the reconciliation between the accounting and donor database
• Performs month close tasks:
  • Records fixed assets/depreciation, prepaids, pledges, accruals, gift in-kind, general ledger adjustments, and accrued vacation
  • Records intercompany entries between country offices and Denver
  • Updates consolidated exchange rates in the accounting system
  • Performs multiple account reconciliations
• Compiles various financial reports, as needed
• Assists in the US payroll process by providing expense report details, completing a reconciliation report and posting the journal entry into the accounting system
• Performs other tasks as needed

BEHAVIORS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Connects to Mission – Embraces the Water For People mission and works to align tasks to support mission; aligns own behavior with the needs or priorities of the organization and demonstrates commitment to the mission; shows respect and composure, publicly admit mistakes and commit to learn
• Manages through Ambiguity – Deals comfortably with uncertainty; effectively copes with change; decides and acts without having the total picture; balances thinking with action
• Demonstrate Cultural Awareness – Understands and values different perspectives while looking for the common ground; recognizes and respects diversity through words and actions; effectively interact, work, and develop relationships with people of various cultural backgrounds
• Action-oriented – Sets priorities and takes action; has an unwavering commitment to delivering quality work products; recognizes needs or opportunities to act; maintains an attitude of open, curious and proactive learning, continually expanding own area of understanding and expertise
• Sense of Team – Creates partnerships and effective working teams; consciously use the informal structures, dynamics, and culture of an organization to get things done; actively shares and seeks input in decision-making from appropriate sources; shows others how their objectives aligns with own, getting past individual bias; invests in building relationships with others

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Degree or related coursework in Accounting/Finance/Business or equivalent work experience preferred
• Two years of accounting or bookkeeping experience is preferred
• Nonprofit and/or international accounting experience desired
• High level of attention to detail and ability to meet routine deadlines
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and accounting software is desired (preferably NetSuite)
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form with those who may not possess a financial background

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• This position is fully remote but must be based in the state of Colorado where our main office is located
• Our main office is located in Denver, Colorado
• This a non-exempt position
• Ability to work regular business hours to meet with personnel located in other time zones

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Salary Range:

US anticipated salary range: $17 – $22 per hour

Actual payment will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors.

Benefits:

Benefits are one of the ways we encourage healthy living for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. But health is more than a well-working body: it encompasses body, mind, and social well-being. To that end, we provide a global EAP and Telehealth benefit to address your holistic health. Healthy living also includes financial wellness tools including, digital tools, classes, counseling, paid time off and generous retirement savings plan.

Water For People cannot provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Water For People is committed to protecting children encountered during our work and by our employees, preventing sexual abuse and exploitation of all individuals with a particular focus on women and children and other marginalized communities in the performance of our work, preventing human trafficking in the performance of our work and in our supply chain and to having a drug-free workplace.  During the recruitment processes, additional documentation will be requested to comply with our policies and in accordance with the legal requirements in your country of residency, this includes a background check. If you apply for employment, we want you to be aware of our recruitment, selection and hiring processes including important policies regarding employee conduct.

Water For People is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to creating a culture of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. Water for people strives to create and maintain a level of diversity that reflects the communities we serve. Achieving this—regardless of race, ethnicity, ancestry, tribal affiliation, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, veteran status, disability, socioeconomic class, educational attainment, or other social identities is critical to our ability to have a world where every person has access to reliable and safe water and sanitation services.

Our commitment ensures that we:

• Have a different array of thinking that comes from diverse backgrounds and cultures, enabling us to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.
• Strive for a culture of inclusion and belonging by treating each other with dignity, respect, and appreciation enabling us to feel welcome, supported, and valued.
• Effectively connect, communicate, and build long-lasting relationships with stakeholders within our diverse communities.
• Have diversity of thought, perspectives, backgrounds, identities, and talents that will support our mission to develop high-quality drinking water and sanitation services are available to Everyone Forever.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Temporary. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

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