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Our client, a leading organization in the accounting industry, is seeking a Director of Migration and Refugee Services (MRS) Accounting to join their team. As the Director of MRS Accounting, you will be part of the accounting department supporting the MRS team. The ideal candidate will have strong federal grant management and accounting experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage a team successfully.
Job Title: Director of Migration and Refugee Services (MRS) Accounting
Location: Washington, District Of Columbia
Pay Range: $55/hour
What's the Job?
1.Ensure that the Conference follows 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.Â
2.Ensures that the accounting and internal controls related to MRS’ grant management system (MRS) are in place and functioning as intended and needed.Â
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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.
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4.Supervise or prepare all MRS-related collection activities which include, but is not limited to drawdowns, recording of accounts receivable, etc.
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5.Maintain and reconcile accounts associated with federal activity and perform or supervise the performance of bank reconciliations.
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6.Review and certify all government financial status reports; submit same to the appropriate federal agency in a timely manner.
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7.Prepare external reports for non-federal funding, as needed.
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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.
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9.Review internal financial monthly reports for reasonableness working with MRS program staff to adjust if and where needed.
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10.Working closely with the MRS program staff, coordinating periodic on-site sub-recipient financial reviews.
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11.Coordinate with federal agencies and MRS program staff the timely close-out of federal grants.
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12.Supervise and train direct reports (team of 4) to ensure appropriate staff development and cross-training within the MRS Accounting staff.
What's Needed?
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting; CPA preferred
- Federal Grant Management / Accounting experience.
- 7-10 years of directly related experience.
- Understanding of fund accounting, accessing the funds, cost allocations, and reporting requirements.
- Experience with A-133 audit preparation and analysis.
- Proficiency in SAGE Accounting, MRS Grant Management System, and strong excel skill.
What's in it for me?
- Opportunity to work with a leading organization in the accounting industry.
- Competitive pay rate of $55/hour.
- Temporary to permanent position.
- Opportunity to manage a team of 4.
- Gain valuable experience in federal grant management and accounting.
If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
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