Financial Analyst, Finance Shared Services

<p style="text-align:left">The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Job Overview: </b></p><p></p><p><b>This is a 6-month position. Potential to extend. Included Health Benefits.</b></p><p></p><p>The Financial Analyst, Shared Services supports day-to-day finance operations for local IRC offices as part of a centralized finance shared services structure. This position reports to RAI HQ Finance while working closely with local office leadership and program staff to ensure financial transactions are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with IRC policies and donor requirements. The role supports routine accounting and financial operations that enable effective program implementation.</p><p></p><p>This will be a remote position. The Financial Analyst will perform daily accounting duties, including transaction processing, account reconciliations, financial documentation review, expense coding, and financial data entry. The role also helps maintain accurate financial records, supports standardized finance processes, and serves as a liaison between the local office and HQ finance teams to ensure consistent and efficient financial operations.</p><p></p><p><b>Major Responsibilities:</b> </p><p></p><p><b>Accounts Payable & Expense Processing</b></p><ul><li><p>Process accounts payable transactions in accordance with IRC financial policies and procedures.</p></li><li><p>Review invoices and expense documentation for accuracy, proper coding, and required approvals.</p></li><li><p>Ensure timely entry and processing of payments and maintain organized supporting documentation.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Donor Invoice & Receivable Support</b></p><ul><li><p>Support preparation and submission of donor invoices in coordination with finance and program staff.</p></li><li><p>Track receivables and assist with maintaining accurate documentation to support billing and collections.</p></li><li><p>Help ensure invoicing aligns with donor requirements and approved grant budgets.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Month-End Close Support</b></p><ul><li><p>Assist with month-end close activities including transaction review, journal entry preparation, and financial data validation.</p></li><li><p>Support timely completion of financial close processes and help ensure transactions are recorded in the appropriate accounting period.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Budget & Financial System Support</b></p><ul><li><p>Assist with uploading and maintaining grant and contract budgets in IRC financial systems.</p></li><li><p>Review submitted budgets to verify coding accuracy, appropriate use of the chart of accounts, and alignment with approved grant agreements.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Program Finance Support</b></p><ul><li><p>Provide operational finance support to the assigned local office by completing finance-related tasks requested by office finance leadership.</p></li><li><p><b>Perform other related duties as assigned to support finance operations and organizational priorities.</b></p></li></ul><p></p><ul><li><b>ey Working Relationships: </b></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Position Reports to:</b> Manager, Finance Shared Services<br><b>Position directly supervises: </b>none</p><p></p><p><b>Job Requirements:</b> </p><p></p><p><b>Education</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.</p></li><li><p>Equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Experience</b></p><ul><li><span>Should have experience with with AI-assisted productivity tools such as Claude, and/orr Copilot.</span></li><li><span>Exposure to SQL, Python, Power BI, or other analytics/reporting tools.</span></li><li><span>Interest in automation, reporting enhancement, and finance process improvement.</span></li><li><p>Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in accounting, finance, or financial operations.</p></li><li><p>Experience with accounts payable, reconciliations, and financial data entry required.</p></li><li><p>Experience supporting grant or project-based financial management preferred.</p></li><li><p>Experience working in nonprofit organizations and/or donor-funded environments is an asset.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Skills & Competencies</b></p><ul><li><p>Strong attention to detail and ability to review financial data for accuracy and proper coding.</p></li><li><p>Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</p></li><li><p>Strong organizational and documentation skills.</p></li><li><p>Ability to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance staff.</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial/accounting systems required.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Work Environment</b></p><ul><li><p>Occasional evening and/or weekend hours if needed.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Compensation: </b>(<i>Pay Range: $26.00 - $33.33 per hour) </i>Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements. </p><p> </p><p><b>PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS</b></p><p></p><p>All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in <a href="https://www.rescue.org/page/our-code-conduct" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#0875e1">IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct</span></a>. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on <a href="https://www.rescue.org/page/safeguarding" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#0875e1">Safeguarding</span></a>, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.</p><p></p><p>Cookies: <a href="https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#0875e1"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings</span></span></a></p><p></p><p>US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>

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