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Director, MRS Accounting Job at United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC, US


Job Description

Job Description

Oversight of all accounting functions (federally- and non-federally related) for Migration Refugee Services (MRS). Responsible for the day-to-day and routine accounting operations such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, bank reconciliations, journal entries, etc.

Promotes the Bishops’ strategic plan for the Conference and demonstrates shared qualities of effectiveness in all work interactions.

Continuing Responsibilities: (List from highest to lowest priority.)

1.Ensure that the Conference is in compliance with all applicable OMB circulars, including but not limited to allowability of costs, cost allocations, financial reporting to federal agencies, and review of sub-recipient A-133 reports.

2.Ensures that the accounting and internal controls related to MRS’ grant management system (MRIS) are in place and functioning as intended and needed.

3.Supervise the review of all federal program requests for payment for proper account distribution and compliance with established policies. Supervises MRS related accounts payable activities to include check generation and distribution. Initiates electronic payment transactions including wire transfers and foreign currency transactions as they relate to the federal programs.

4.Supervise or prepare all MRS-related collection activities which includes, but is not limited to drawdowns, recording of accounts receivable, etc. .

5.Maintain and reconcile accounts associated with federal activity and perform or supervise the performance of bank reconciliations.

6.Review and certify all government financial status reports; submit same to the appropriate federal agency in a timely manner.

7.Prepare external reports for non-federal funding, as needed.

8.Prepare all workpapers and footnotes specific to the OMB A-133 audit and assist in the preparation of the financial audit statements including audit workpapers and footnotes.

9.Review internal financial monthly reports for reasonableness working with MRS program staff to adjust if and where needed.

10.Working closely with the MRS program staff, coordinate periodic on-site sub-recipient financial reviews.

11.Coordinate with federal agencies and MRS program staff the timely close-out of federal grants.

12.Ensure compliance with all USCCB personnel and administrative policies in the unit under the incumbent’s supervision.

13.Supervise and train direct reports to ensure appropriate staff development and cross-training within the MRS Accounting staff.

14. Performs other related job duties assigned.

Required:

Level: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting; CPA preferred

Major Field/Specialty: Accounting

Number of Years Required: 7-10 years of directly related experience

The starting salary for this position is $111,275.

The upper level for this position is $144,002.