Lead Associate, Financial Accounting

Save the Children US

. Prepare monthly journal entries for fixed assets, inventory, leases, gifts in kind, and bank-related transactions .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $72,250 - $80,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong accounting expertise with a focus on reconciliation, financial reporting, and adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Proficient in managing financial documentation and supporting audits within a nonprofit environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Intercompany AccountingReconciliation SkillsAdvanced Microsoft ExcelUS Government FundingUnit4/Agresso ERP

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Hard Skills

Journal EntriesGeneral Ledger ReconciliationFinancial ReportingData AnalysisAccounting ProceduresPayroll AccountingFinancial Management SystemsAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingTrial Balance Review

Soft Skills

FacilitationTime ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteCustomer Relationship Management System

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit AccountingGenerally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesInternational Nonprofit EnvironmentFinancial DocumentationAudit Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare monthly journal entries for fixed assets, inventory, leases, gifts in kind, and bank-related transactions
Reconcile general ledger accounts to subsidiary records monthly
Maintain supporting documentation for accounting transactions
Prepare monthly bank reconciliation reports
Coordinate and collate bank reconciliation reports performed by other finance focal points
Prepare fixed assets and inventory reconciliations and other regular reports
Upload files from the customer relationship management system as a backup
Support payroll accounting, including benefits, reclassifications, and reconciliations
Maintain reconciliation files with planned giving external advisors and follow up on unusual items
Prepare affiliate accounting entries, including overhead allocations, eliminating entries, and regular business activities
Review affiliate trial balances for issues or required adjustments
Prepare, update, develop, and publish financial accounting operating procedures
Support transformation projects through metrics compilation, data analysis, reviews, transition coordination, testing, and documentation reviews
Manage documentation on the intranet

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
At least 3 years of relevant experience
3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit
Strong knowledge of intercompany accounting
Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and formulas, for reconciliations and data analysis
Demonstrated experience with US Government funding
Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Demonstrated knowledge of general ledger and financial systems
Proven attention to detail and ability to facilitate multiple projects across divisions
Demonstrated success delivering prompt and accurate information with multiple deadlines
Demonstrated experience working in financial management systems
Professional proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
Experience with Unit4/Agresso ERP strongly preferred
Experience supporting audits in an international nonprofit environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedules
Generous PTO
11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Hybrid working opportunities
Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
Paid caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility leaves/benefits
Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
Retirement savings plan with employer contributions after one year
15 safety and wellness days annually (prorated to 8 days if hired on or after July 1)
Mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
Internal and external learning and development opportunities
Mentorships