Senior Accountant, General Accounting

Position Title: Senior Accountant

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Department: Finance & Administration

Location: Washington, DC or Baltimore, MD - Hybrid

Salary Range: $62,000 - $80,000 - 99,000

Corus International provides a competitive, growth-oriented, yet fiscally responsible compensation program. When determining an offer for employment, multiple factors are considered including relevant years of experience, education, skills, internal equity, and budget. Our overall approach is to target the minimum to midpoint for starting salaries, based on these factors.

Additionally, Corus provides a comprehensive and competitive employee benefit package to protect our valued and dedicated staff and their families. Our benefits include three medical plan options with comprehensive prescription drug coverage, low-cost dental coverage with 100% paid vision insurance. Corus also provides a generous retirement plan and PTO to include vacation, sick, holiday, parental, jury, international travel, and bereavement leave; employer-sponsored basic life/AD&D insurance; employee wellness incentives, and employee work/life balance and assistance programs.

Corus International is seeking a Senior Accountant, General Accounting to join our Finance & Administration team. This position reports directly to the Director, General Accounting and can be based in our Washington, DC or Baltimore, Maryland office. This is a hybrid-remote position working two days each week in the office on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for day-to-day general accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, month- and year-end close, cash flow and treasury activities, and bank reconciliations in accordance with internal controls, GAAP, and established policies and procedures. This role performs all responsibilities with a high level of attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness, and ensures audit readiness through proper documentation and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

General Ledger Maintenance and Month-End and Year-end Close

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations; research and analyze discrepancies.
• Prepare month-end and year-end schedules.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing process, ensuring transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP and internal policies and procedures.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries for general ledger accounts.
• Maintain fixed asset and inventory schedules.
  
  

Cash Flow Management and Treasury

• Prepare monthly client and donor billings; coordinate with international finance and project teams to ensure invoices meet contractual requirements.
• Prepare and analyze accounts receivable aging reports across all entities, with a primary focus on client/donor and employee receivables; coordinate with relevant colleagues to ensure timely collection and, where applicable, payroll deductions for employee A/R.
• Process and safeguard all cash receipts in accordance with internal control policies and procedures, ensuring proper handling of contributions and other payments to Corus.
• Serve as a key point of contact for staff regarding billing and cash deposit inquiries.
• Ensure source documentation for cash receipt processing is appropriately coded and approved in accordance with each agency's revenue recognition policies.
• Process monthly cash contribution batches and reconcile activity to bank statements, ensuring all receipts agree to monthly cash reports.
• Ensure all cash receipts are deposited and recorded in the general ledger accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare and execute drawdowns against letters of credit.
• Review and approve country office cash advances in accordance with policies and procedures.
  
  

General Accounting & Statutory Compliance

• Support annual audit activities and Form 990 preparation.
• Identify and recommend process improvements and participate in initiatives to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity.
• Interpret finance policies and provide guidance, coding assistance and instruction to staff.
• Perform certain duties of other accounting personnel during absences.
• Perform analysis and other projects assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Minimum three years of relevant general accounting experience including A/P, A/R, G/L, and other similar accounting functions. Experience with an ERP financial system
• Experience working in an international nonprofit organization a plus.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to follow established processes and internal controls.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Flexibility and willingness to respond to a rapidly changing environment while managing multiple priorities as part of a cross-functional team.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Sage Intacct strongly preferred.
• Experience working in an international nonprofit organization a plus.
  
  

Physical And Mental Requirements

• The physical requirements that may be needed to execute responsibilities may include bending, standing, and walking, etc.
• The mental requirements that are essential to satisfactorily executing the responsibilities outlined in this job description include, but are not limited to: learning new tasks, comprehending, and retaining information, completing tasks independently, effectively communicating verbally and in writing, demonstrating proficiency in using computer software to perform assigned tasks.
  
  

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities for the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All positions are required to perform any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor. Global positions that are bound by contracts will not be changed without notice and approval.

Working Conditions, Travel and Environment

• Corus has a hybrid work policy, allowing work to be done remotely; two days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday) in the office is required.  The employee must be available to work outside normal office hours or weekends as required.
• This position must be able to travel as required for standard domestic business purposes.
• Must have authorization to work in the country of assignment.
  
  

As a member of the Corus Family, each employee is expected to:

• Foster a work environment where everyone feels valued and included.
• Support employees' evaluation and promotion processes based on skills and performance.
• Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all members of Corus family, stakeholders in general, and particularly for the communities we serve.
• Follow Corus Code of Conduct helping to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment, sexual abuse and exploitation, and trafficking in persons.
• Adhere to the Organizational Core Values.
  
  

Corus International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.