Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with Compassion! If you have previously applied for a job with us, you may notice a few changes. We recently transitioned to a new system, which means you will need to create a new account before applying. This is a great opportunity to update your resume and profile – show us everything that makes you a top-notch candidate. For convenience, we recommend using the same email that you used with us in the past. Questions? Contact us at TalentAcquisition@Compassion.com Time left to apply: End Date: May 25, 2025 (13 days left to apply) Job requisition ID: R6851 Resume This career accountant maintains the organization's general ledger with the assigned area of responsibility. She or he works closely with internal clients across the organization to answer financial questions and provide advice on proper accounting. This incumbent is a key contributor to the preparation of financial statements and develops new reports in response to ongoing business needs. As a seasoned professional, the accountant uses advanced knowledge of GAAP, internal financial systems, and other accounting standards to conduct accounting research and analysis, review and interpret historical transactional activity, and take a key role in month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation or review of account reconciliations. At this career level, the incumbent is generally competent in several finance specialties and may be called on to coach or oversee the work of junior accounting staff. Responsibilities Acts as an advocate to raise awareness of the needs of children. Understands Christ’s mandate to protect children. Commits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks, and activities across the ministry. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Reports any concerns of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur. Uses independent judgment to serve internal customers, answering financial reporting questions, explaining accounting principles, advising on the proper recording of transactions, and informing others of financial policies and procedures. Partners in problem-solving for procedural and technical issues. Serves as a subject matter expert on the organization’s financial general ledger system, including the chart of accounts, functional allocation, fund balances, segments, and other attributes of the system. Maintains monthly/annual financial close processes through preparation and/or review of key journal entries and account reconciliations, analyzes financial activity for errors or misclassifications, and corrects as needed. Also prepares and distributes financial statement reports and provides additional information related to reports for appropriate actions and decision-making. Attends training and/or accesses other means to maintain a level of knowledge and/or credentialing sufficient to perform all the requirements of this position. Makes use of appropriate opportunities to teach other team members and internal clients about accounting concepts and their organizational application. May be called on to coach or oversee the work of junior accounting staff, as well as coordinate tasks with other team members as needed. Culture Accountable for supporting, upholding, and engaging in Compassion's core "Cultural Behaviors" in all internal and external communication and relationships. Physical Demands Sitting, standing, and/or walking for up to 8 hours per day. Travel Requirements May be required to travel up to 50% of the normal schedule. About Us Releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name It’s a mission that drives us because the need is desperate. Ten percent of the world lives on $1.90 a day or less. Our hearts break for the millions of children who suffer from lack of resources, but we rejoice because there is hope. We at Compassion know that the transformative power of Christ’s love is not bound by nationality or economic status. Unified by this conviction, our increasingly diverse staff uses our talents and experience to serve more than two million children in 25 countries. We’re excited for you to join our ministry! #J-18808-Ljbffr