Senior Accountant

## Senior Accountant

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency is a global humanitarian organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church that demonstrates God’s love and compassion. ADRA works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action.

ADRA International is a religiously qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. As such we have the right to prefer a member of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) church in the hiring process. In the event that a qualified SDA candidate is not found, we will give the opportunity to candidates who must understand, respect and honour the mission, purpose, and identity of ADRA International.

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**SUMMARY**

The Senior Accountant is responsible for leading and managing key operational and financial functions, with primary oversight of private contributions accounting, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timely reconciliation in coordination with Donor Relations. This role serves as the administrator of the SAP Concur expense management system, overseeing employee travel and expense reporting, compliance, and training, as well as managing employee receivables and corporate credit card programs.

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**PRE-REQUISITES**

**Required**

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline
• Related finance business administration experience
• Five plus years of experience in a related position or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• A combination of relevant work experience and education may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

**Preferred**

• Prior experience working with NetSuite Accounting Software or similar software strongly preferred
• Well-developed analytical ability to interpret and analyze data for reports
• Ability to adequately supervise process and train supporting staff.
• Consistent accuracy and attention to detail
• Work independently, in an organized manner, and with excellent follow-through
• Second language preferred

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• **BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES**

• **(2.2) Adhering to Principles and Values******–****Believes in strong principles; upholds ADRA’s values; promotes and defends equal opportunities
• **(4.3) Analysing –** Analyses numerical data, verbal data, and all other sources of information
• **(6.3) Following Instructions and Procedures –** Follows procedures and policies; proactively originates action rather than only responding to suggestions and direction from others
• **(2.1) Working with People –** Works cooperatively and effectively with others; adapts to the team and builds team spirit

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• **DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
• **Employee Receivables & Expense Management**

• Process and manage employee accounts receivable.
• Monitor and approve transactions applied to employee receivable accounts.
• Follow up on delinquent outstanding balances directly with employees.
• Manage employee receivables reconciliation system, including:
• Monthly reconciliations
• Providing periodic statements to employees
• Administer SAP Concur expense reporting system (system administrator responsibilities).
• Maintain employee travel and expense profiles in SAP Concur.
• Provide training and onboarding on expense reporting policies and procedures.
• Process and review travel expense reports for:
• Accuracy
• Proper account assignment
• Functional allocations
• Policy compliance
• Maintain and update travel expense policies.

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• **Corporate Credit Card Administration**

• Manage corporate travel credit cards and integration with SAP Concur.
• Manage MCC codes and spending limits for travel and procurement cards.

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• **Accounting & Financial Reporting**

• Prepare monthly reconciliations for assigned:
• Balance sheet accounts
• Revenue accounts
• Expense accounts
• Perform bank reconciliations for assigned accounts.
• Backup preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Prepare documentation and support for:
• Financial statement footnotes
• Budget schedules
• Support audit processes by:
• Preparing PBC (Prepared by Client) schedules
• Responding to auditor requests
• Facilitating audit selections

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• **Budgeting & Financial Planning**

• Facilitate implementation of the annual budget.
• Review new activities and accounts for proper classification and reporting alignment.
• Compile the annual budget in consolidated financial statement format for:
• Management
• Board review
• Upload budget data into the General Ledger.

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• **Fixed Assets & Inventory Management**

• **Manage fixed assets, including:**
• Monthly depreciation
• Journal entries
• Year-end counts
• Disclosure/footnote support
• Coordinate and review interim and year-end inventory counts.
• Prepare and maintain annual square footage allocation reports.

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• **Accounts Payable & Grants Support (Backup Role)**

• Provide backup support for Accounts Payable:
• Review invoices
• Support payment processing
• Provide backup support for non-government grants:
• Accounting
• Reporting
• Reconciliations
• Assist with audit selections as requested by Directors or auditors.

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• **Policies, Procedures & Compliance**

• Review and maintain procedures for all assigned tasks and those delegated to support staff.
• Ensure proper documentation and support for:
• Budget schedules
• Financial reporting
• Audit requirements

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• **Supervisory & Leadership Responsibilities**

• Supervise assigned tasks and provide training to support staff.
• Perform cross-review of team members’ work and provide operational support as needed.
• Review staff reconciliations and reports monthly, including year-end and audit deliverables.
• Lead coordination of private contributions between Finance and Donor Relations, ensuring accurate recording and timely reconciliations.