The Intersection of Calling & Career

　　World Vision is now hiring for Senior Accountant.

　　01   At a Glance

　　Role: Senior Accountant

　　Required experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting or 8 years of related or equivalent work experience. In addition, requires a minimum of 5 years of private/corporate accounting work experience or 2-3 years where work experience includes at least 1 year in public accounting. Education/experience must include complex reconciliations, general ledger, financial statements, and/or government reports. Strong technology skills are critical, particularly expertise with Microsoft Excel.

　　Compensation: $69,355.72- $108,024.63. Applies to locations with a market similar to our U.S. HQ in the Greater Seattle area. A different range may apply based on your work location. The typical hiring range is $75,000 - $85,000. Job offers within the range are based on relevant job qualifications and pay equity. See the “Salary Range & Benefits” section below for more details on our compensation and benefits.

　　Benefits: Yes. Click here (https://www.worldvision.org/about-us/job-opportunities/working-for-world-vision)  to learn more. 

　　Location: United States. The role can be based in over 40 states (https://www.worldvision.org/about-us/job-opportunities#::text=in%20the%20following-,states,-%3A%20Alabama%2C%20Arizona%2C%20California) .

　　Company Size/Type: 1000+. Non-profit charitable organization. Together, we empower the most vulnerable children to overcome poverty and experience the fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

　　02 The Job As a Senior Accountant on the Accounting and Reporting team, you’ll join an experienced team of 7 managing the accounting for World Vision. You will perform a wide variety of regular and recurring moderately complex to complex accounting functions including establishing accounting records, maintaining the general accounting system, and recommending modifications based on new regulations or policies. You’ll also carry out our Christian organization’s mission, vision, and strategies, and personify the ministry of World Vision by witnessing to Christ and ministering to others through life, deed, word and sign.

　　Your responsibilities will include:

　　Keep Christ central in individual and corporate life. Actively participate in and contribute to the spiritual disciplines of the organization (Christian conduct, devotions, chapel, prayer, worship); incorporate World Vision Core Values into decisions within the scope of the role.

　　Establish and maintain accounting records with appropriate supporting material; prepare and correct entries for general ledger reporting. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly accruals. Ascertain whether company assets are properly accounted for and safeguarded from loss.

　　Reconcile more complex or difficult accounts that require in-depth analysis and research, including bank statements and inter-company general ledger accounts. Periodic review of internal controls

　　Prepare and provide appropriate accounting information and reports.

　　Produce and analyze financial statements, reviewing for completeness and alignment with contracts, guidelines and/or policies and make adjustments.

　　Prepare and file annual tax forms and reports with government agencies.

　　Coordinate problem resolution and provide technical guidance/training to other finance staff and customers as necessary.

　　Research and recommend new systems and procedures to handle new areas where no procedures exist and handle special accounting programs.

　　Establish and maintain strong relationships with managers and staff.

　　Remain current and increase knowledge in related areas utilizing self-study and/or continuing education efforts.

　　Develop a role-appropriate understanding of the international World Vision partnership and use this context to inform communications, actions, decisions, and solutions.

　　Work collaboratively with team members when assigned to work as a member of a team.

　　Perform other duties as assigned.

　　03 You Bring These Skills

　　· Accounting/Finance Expertise: Understands and can apply complex accounting and financial principles. Provide insights into financial performance and variances for management review. Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.

　　· Analytical/Research Skills: Defines parameters of task and desired objective; gathers and synthesizes relevant data; applies reasoning to determine relationships of variables and develop recommendations. Identifies trends and data to support decision-making and opportunities for improvement.

　　· Relationship Building: Easily establishes a professional rapport and fosters a collaborative and high-performing team culture. Proactively contacts others and offers compromises as necessary to gain support and participation.

　　· Attention to Detail: Accomplishes tasks thoroughly, showing concern for all the areas involved no matter how small, at the appropriate level for the task. Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.

　　· Communication: Presents articulately. Uses effective listening skills to promote the free flow of information. Shows consistency between words and actions. Works collaboratively with others to promote consistent communication across the department. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

　　· Flexibility: Adapts easily to frequent change, to varied working conditions and requirements, and to diverse individuals and groups. Willing to consider new ideas and approaches and apply them creatively.

　　04 Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in accounting or 8 years of related or equivalent work experience. In addition, requires a minimum of 5 years of private/corporate accounting work experience or 2-3 years where work experience includes at least 1 year in public accounting. Education/experience must include complex bank reconciliations, general ledger, financial statements, and/or government reports. Strong technology skills are critical, particularly expertise with Microsoft Excel.

　　05 Salary Range & Benefits Your compensation and benefits are important to you so they’re important to us. $69,355.72- $108,024.63. Applies to locations with a market similar to our U.S. HQ in the Greater Seattle area. A different range may apply based on your work location. The typical hiring range is $75,000 - $85,000. Job offers within the range are based on relevant job qualifications and pay equity. World Vision employees see our Salary Administration Guidelines and My Life My Benefits pages on our organization intranet known as The Vine. Please indicate the range you're targeting when asked during the application process. In addition, we have a robust and comprehensive benefits package to round out our total compensation package. Click here (https://wvusstatic.com/2023/pdf/2023_Benefits_At_World_Vision_WEB.pdf) to learn more (this position is a grade 224). Additionally, merit, auto allowance, and relocation are available to eligible employees based on existing plans.

　　06 Where this job could take your career World Vision U.S. is a part of the larger World Vision International partnership. Globally, we have 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries. About 1000 of us call World Vision U.S. home. You'll have opportunities to advance within our robust and talented group of professionals as you continue to stretch and grow your career for the future.

　　07 About World Vision U.S. When you work at World Vision, your passions and talents come together to help meet the greatest needs in the world today. We tackle poverty at its roots, with a focus on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience the fullness of life. Our staff around the world are committed to demonstrating God’s unconditional love for all people by serving every child we can, of any faith or none. And we are one of the world’s most trusted charities, with more than 70 years of experience working alongside communities, donors, partners, and governments to create opportunities for better futures for vulnerable children ... even in the toughest places. Are you feeling called to explore joining us?

　　08 Let your work be your faith in action In 2021 an estimated 5 million children under the age of 5 years died, mostly from preventable and treatable causes ( USAID (https://www.usaid.gov/global-health/health-areas/maternal-and-child-health/technical-areas/child-health) , WHO (https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/levels-and-trends-in-child-under-5-mortality-in-2020#::text=In%202020%20an%20estimated%205,first%2028%20days%20of%20life).) ). That’s why we’re looking for someone who is ready to place their expertise behind helping the world’s most vulnerable children experience life in all its fullness. Every accounting entry, every audit, every automation can help influence whether someone chooses to help today or not. If not you, then who?

　　09 To Apply Press the appropriate button on this page.

　　10 What happens next? Glad you asked. We owe you that and strive to not leave you wondering. We review applications nearly every day assessing the strength of fit for the role. Sometimes questions arise on our end, so we message you to learn more. Short-listed candidates are contacted for an initial conversation with our recruiting staff. Moving deeper into our selection process you can expect to interview 1:1 with a hiring manager. Finalists normally participate in a panel interview where the opportunity to meet additional members of our staff lends itself to a 360-degree view of the role. Our most valuable resource is our talented staff. Our goal is to fill this vacancy with the right person in the shortest amount of time, so we have all hands on deck to move this important work forward.

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