EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives. 

EDC’s approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion is grounded in EDC’s commitment to respect the dignity of each individual. EDC has a commitment to promoting equity and access to high quality education and health services that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. EDC expresses its commitment to increasing equity through its strategies, services and products, which contribute to building capacity and transforming lives. 

This is a hybrid position out of the Waltham MA office. 

The Accounting & Finance Department in the Business Services Division  is looking for a Senior Accountant I (International) who will be under the supervision of the Associate Director, International Accounting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Senior Accountant I (International) is expected to communicate clearly and courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; and to work respectfully with EDC colleagues. The job requires adherence to EDC policies & procedures.

Responsible for providing accounting and finance support to EDC’s international operations, the Senior Accountant I (International) will:

• Collect and review monthly accounting reports from international projects
• Prepare and process monthly accounting reports from international projects into EDC’s financial systems
• Ensure that weekly cash requests from assigned projects are appropriate and wired to the field office in a timely manner
• Ensure timely receipt of monthly bank statements from field offices
• Prepare monthly field office bank account reconciliations and investigate reconciling items to ensure timely resolution
• Prepare petty cash, advance, and tax accrual reconciliations and investigate reconciling items to ensure timely resolution
• Receive, review and file supporting documentation for monthly field office reports
• Maintain tracking spreadsheets of accounting information on a monthly basis
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned
• May travel internationally

This position requires educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal & organizational skills.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Other skills/experience: 

• At least 3 years of experience in an Accounting department
• Familiarity with accounting cycle
• Competence in related computer applications including MS Office 2000 or later version, particularly Excel and Word, and ideally Access or similar database [others may be specified]
• Analytical & numerical skills and aptitude for details and accuracy
• Ability to multitask and to respond to changing business needs

Language: 

• Fluency in English
• Fluency or near fluency in a second language (French preferred)

EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

Research shows that individuals from historically marginalized groups find themselves meeting many of the criteria of a job posting, yet doubting if they should apply. At EDC, we value and strive for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.  Equity and excellence are inseparable.  If you meet some of the preferred requirements but not all of them, and feel aligned with our vision and mission, we encourage you to apply. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the EDC job opportunities website as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by e-mailing Liz Christensen or by calling her at 800-225-4276 or 617-618-2329. 

Total Rewards: 

EDC offers the following comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 
• 12 paid holidays 
• Generous vacation benefits for full- and part-time employees 
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Tuition and transportation reimbursement 
• Robust retirement plan with TIAA/CREF (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund) 
• Paid sick time and up to 16 hours of personal time annually 
• Parental leave 
• Employee assistance program 

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $54,000 – $69,000.  Salary offers are made based on market analysis and internal equity.