Bilingual Senior Accountant - EN/SP

Position: Bilingual Senior Accountant
Status: Full-Time
Hours: Contract Position, 5 days per week, from 8:30-5:30


ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
This is a fantastic career opportunity for a bilingual professional to start as a temporary contractor with the possibility of becoming converted to an permanent employee of this world-renowned organization. Several of our temporary contractors have been hired by the organization. This organization is a specialized international health agency working with countries throughout the Americas to improve and protect people's health. It is an extremely welcoming and positive work environment which allows some days of telework from home and some days of working in the office on-site in DC. Very metro accessible.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $50/hr
• Career Opportunity with reputable international organization
• Hybrid Role (Partially remote telework from home)
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Vacation
• Health insurance, medical and dental
• Free FinFit Financial Wellness Benefit
• Free Personal Financial Training Library Benefit
• Shopping Discount Program, Workplace Advantage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Counseling
• Legal & Financial Consultations
• Pharmacy Discount Card

Responsibilities:

• Supervise staff to ensure accurate and timely completion of accounting tasks.
• Support the validation of accounts and ensure compliance with international accounting standards for public sector IPSAS
• Monitor reconciliation reports of accounts for discrepancies and take corrective actions as necessary.
• Extract data from various systems for analysis and reporting purposes.
• Assist in the review of new audit firms from a user's perspective to ensure usability and effectiveness.
• Update accounting and policies procedures to reflect changes in IPSAS.
• Prepare for year-end closing activities, including reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Utilize Excel extensively for data analysis, reporting, and presentation purposes.
• Utilize SQL, Power BI, and other databases to enhance reporting capabilities and streamline processes.

Requirements:

• Fluent English with working knowledge or understanding of Spanish desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field. (CPA)
• Proficiency in Workday is required; experience with SAP and Oracle is a plus.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP or International Accounting Standard (IFRS/IPSAS).
• Experience with closing financial statements and preparing year-end financial reports.
• Highly proficient in Excel with advanced formula and data analysis skills.
• Experience with SQL, Power BI, or other databases is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This position routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptops, computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
• The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a qualifying disability to perform the essential functions.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position.