Temporary Staff Accountant - 6 Month Position -Target Start December - Remote

Company Description

Oxfam is a global organization that fights inequality to end poverty and injustice. We offer lifesaving support in times of crisis and advocate for economic justice, gender equality, and climate action. We demand equal rights and equal treatment so that everyone can thrive, not just survive.

Oxfam America employees are able to work remotely, but should reside in one of the following states that are within a 200-mile radius of an OUS offices which are located in Boston and Washington DC: ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, WV, VA, MD, NC or DC.   

Job Description

The Temporary Staff Accountant maintains and controls designated General Ledger accounts and business transactions, applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), that includes analytical work and thorough review of financial records. Produces required journal entries, project uploads, and account reconciliations in accordance with OUS policies, procedures, and schedules while coordinating with Finance staff, other Oxfam America (OUS) departments, and outside contacts such as bank representatives and external auditors.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete the reconciliation of various bank accounts in a timely manner throughout the month and at month end.
• Produce monthly entries through journals and project uploads as applicable.
• Produce account reconciliations for assigned asset, liability, revenue and expense accounts for both OUS and OAAF (Oxfam America Action Fund); resolve variances in a timely manner.
• Reconcile, balance, and maintain all appropriate accounting records, including auditable backup for all entries.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of transactions and account balances for assigned accounts.
• Ensure that assigned responsibilities in the monthly closing process are met in a timely manner; escalate any issues that impact the closing schedule as soon as they are known.
• Analyze and interpret financial data.
• Present relevant data in a concise and usable format.
• Prepare preliminary financial reports, statements, and projections using standard and fund accounting principles.
• Serve as a back up to other Finance team staff as needed.
• Maintain confidence and protect operations by keeping operational and financial information confidential.

EXPECTATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

• Will stay abreast of professional standards, trends, and issues affecting this set of responsibilities, demonstrating continuous learning of the field.
• Will work effectively and collaboratively in support of building a team-based, problem-solving work culture treating all persons with dignity and respect and will be familiar with and committed to Oxfam America mission, values and goals.
• Will have a fundamental understanding of gender justice and diversity …