Job Summary: 

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a Staff Accountant II for a two-year, renewable appointment to provide general accounting support in the Finance Department. This position will report to the Accounting Manager and is based at IFPRI Headquarters located in Washington, DC. 

 Essential Duties:

• Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Assist in monthly and year end closing process.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and provide relevant supporting documentation.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations as assigned and research and clear any transactional discrepancies. 
• Ensure field office expenditures are processed timely.  Review for compliance field office expenditure reports and documentation.
• Handle weekly cash deposit and process monthly deposit entry.
• Provide audit assistance in retrieving documents for auditors to review.
• Provide back up support when needed in processing accounts payable transactions, wire transfers, and payroll functions.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or closely related field plus two years of relevant experience; or associate's degree plus five years of relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated Ability to consistently process high volume of transactions.

Preferred Qualification

• Deltek Costpoint Experience

Physical Demand & Work environment:

• Employee will sit in an upright position for a long period of time. 
• Employee will lift between 0-10 pounds. 
• Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing computer terminal; extensive reading.

Salary Range: The expected salary range for this job requisition is between $55,600 - $68,100. In determining your salary, we will consider your experience and other job-related factors.

Benefits: IFPRI is committed to providing our staff members with valuable and competitive benefits, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. This position is eligible for health insurance coverage and a summary of our benefits can be found on our website. Please note that the listed benefits are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US-based employees who work at least 25 hours per week.

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is an equal employment opportunity employer - F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.