Accounting Officer, Operations

Overview

Role

Title:

Accounting Officer, Operations

Location:

New York or Washington, D.C.

Posting Date: 01/31/2026 Deadline: 02/12/2026

Contract Type:
Regular

Reporting To:
Finance Operations Director

Program/Department/Unit Name:
Finance

Team Name:
Accounting & Compliance

The role of Accounting Officer of Operations sits within the Accounting and Compliance Team, responsible for supporting accounting operations, audit readiness, and financial compliance across multiple entities.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly analysis schedules for all assigned entities, including year-end audit schedules for all assigned entities
• Prepare Tax Form 990/990PF work papers for all assigned entities
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation for all assigned entities, if any and prepare journal entries (regular, intercompany and adjusted), as needed
• Run ad hoc reports from financial systems as needed (detail transaction reports, et al)
• Serve as Finance Department liaison to OSF staff, back up other accounting colleagues & support Finance Operations Director, as needed
• Serve as secondary approver for expense reports
• Serve as US Accounting SME for Accounting related projects
• Identify operational gaps and opportunities for improvement across accounting policies, procedures, workflows, and communications to drive efficiency and simplify the user experience

• Bachelor's degree (BA./BS)
• Knowledge of Net Suite, Concur, Coupa, banking software, and various Salesforce platforms
• Significant progressively responsible relevant work experience; and knowledge and working knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Experience supporting audits, financial reporting, and tax-related activities within an international organization
• Prior experience of working in a non-profit organization (or with non-profit clients in an accounting organization)
• Proven experience collaborating with, and leading, multi-country or multi-jurisdiction projects
• Awareness of diverse cultural differences and communication styles, proven ability to build relationships with a wide range of people within a complex organization

• Exceptional opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact; from a generous annual professional development allowance for every employee to onsite training and learning conversations with visiting experts.
• Excellent benefits and perks to promote well-being and a healthy work-life balance, including:
• Generous time off and flexible work arrangements.
• Employer-paid health insurance and dental plans for individuals and families (no employee contribution required).
• Exceptional retirement savings plan (non-contributory for employees) and life insurance.
• Progressive paid parental leave, reproductive and family planning support, and much more.
• A commitment to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace, so you can bring your whole self to work and make a positive impact.

The salary range for this role in the US is $126,000 - $145,000 (USD). The final offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set and level of experience.

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