As the Accounting Associate at Teach For All, you will engage in the following and/or similar activities: 
30% - Accounts Receivable Management

Generate invoices to donors and working closely with the fundraising team  to collect the required back-up documentation
Draft AR invoices in financial system, and other AR processes including reconciliation of revenue across different systems
Liase with the fundraising team to follow up on outstanding payments

25% - Accounts Payable and Vendor management

Manage AP processes including vendor setup and global payments
Liase with payment providers and bank to troubleshoot and resolve payment issues
Assit with  invoice reviews

20% - Month/year close processes

Draft journal entries for intercompany transfers, bank fees, interest etc.
Reconcile cash receipts and disbursements to the general ledger in a timely manner
Assist with balance sheet accounts reconciliations
Draft allocation and reclassifying journal entries for the different entities as maybe required

15% - Grantmaking Function support

Submit  invoices for grants to network partners and reconcile payment details across systems
Process foreign currency grants and reconcile ForEx impact.
Support the subgrant liquidation and reconciliation process across systems

10% - Other Projects

Assist with Audit Preparation
Assist with Tax Filing
Other ad hoc projects

As the ideal candidate, you will bring: 

1-3 years of accounting experience and a working knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices
Experience with cloud-based software (ERP systems, expense/invoice software, Salesforce/CRM platforms, payment platforms) is a plus
Intermediate-level Microsoft Excel skills required, comfort with Excel shortcuts and ability to operate quickly in Excel is a significant plus.
Experience in a global financial environment is a plus (specifically multi-currency and/or multi-entity management)
Non Profit accounting experience is a plus but not required
Audit experience is a plus but not required
Exemplifies Teach For All’s core values and a commitment to Teach For All's mission:

Reflects a sense of possibility in mindset and vision
Believes in the value of being locally rooted and globally informed
Drives toward constant learning and improvement
Convinced of the necessity of diversity and inclusiveness in our work
Believes in the interdependence between us and our partners in solving this global problem



Additional desirable skills/experiences:

Excellent attention to detail
Strong written communication skills
Ability to build strong relationships and work with diverse individuals 
Exceptional team and collaboration skills
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Audit