Accountant

Job title: Accountant

Company: World Resources Institute


Job description: WRI China Office is looking for an Accounting Specialist. In this role, you will support WRI China Office by assisting in accounting management for our growing portfolio of grants and partnerships. You will also work with the Accounting and Finance team from the global office and other internation offices. It will provide a great opportunity for you to build up a strong and comprehensive financial skill set and expertise, which will contribute to the rapid growth in your career path.Job Responsibilities

• Review and approve payment and reimbursement requests.
• Implement financial transactions and payment procedures.
• Prepare bookkeeping for all financial transactions per US GAAP and PRC GAAP. Handle monthly and annual fiscal year and calendar year end closing.
• Support programs and other functions for accounting issues
• Various account reconciliation, including AP, amortization, prepayment, accrued expenses, etc.
• Support global organization level and various project level financial audits
• Assist with annual government authorities’ reporting, inspection, and auditing
• Coordinate and support China local organization level external audit.
• Prepare quarterly and annual tax returns
• Assist with clarifying and streamlining various internal process and financial policies
• Support and coordinate with global accounting team for any financial matters.
• Support financial system implementation and financial training.
• Other tasks directed by the [Accounting and Finance Specialist • Operations]

Qualifications and Requirements

• At least 5 years of full-time experience in accounting work, experience with non-governmental organizations is a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting policies and procedures, especially US GAAP and local non-profit organization accounting policy.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Fluent in speaking and written English.
• Strong attention to details and good analytical skills
• At least a Batchelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software like WorkDay is a plus.
• Be adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and can manage multiple tasks with varying deadlines
• Strong process orientation with sensitivity to quality, timelines, and organizational systems.

How to ApplyApplicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.Final candidate will be required to take a writing test.ReportingFinance & Accounting ManagerSalary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous, comprehensive benefits package.Duration: Full-timeLocation: Beijing, ChinaApplication Deadline: Open till filled.About WRI Chinawas established in 2008 as WRI’s first international office. Currently, we have more than 60 full-time employees working on Sustainable Transition, Sustainable Finance Investment, Food & Nature Resources, and more. We engage with businesses, policymakers and civil society at levels, from local and subnational, to national and international, to advance transformative and comprehensive solutions for sustainable development and “ecological civilization”. WRI China recently registered as a foreign NGO under the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE).WRI Overview(WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization with the mission to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.Founded in 1982, we’ve gathered nearly 1,800 staff located around the world. In addition to global initiatives and a coordinated regional presence in Africa and Europe, we prioritize work in 12 focus countries: China, Brazil, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda and the United States.WRI is a trusted partner for change. Using research-based approaches, we work globally and in focus countries to meet people’s essential needs; to protect and restore nature; and to stabilize the climate and build more resilient communities. We have been growing rapidly: over the past 5 years, our staff has doubled in size.We are passionate. We cherish our diversity of interests, skills and backgrounds. We set integrity, innovation, urgency, independence and respect as our core values. We have a flexible working environment. And we work toward a common goal of creating a better world for people, nature and climate.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is WRI’s policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, protected veteran status, or disability. WRI’s global agenda requires a staff that is diverse – with respect to race, gender, cultural, and international background. Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way WRI selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and applicability of WRI’s policy research and analysis. WRI, therefore, encourages applications from U.S. minorities, persons from other countries (especially developing nations), and from women of all backgrounds. You will be responsible for integrating equity into your work

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Location: Beijing

Job date: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:56:00 GMT

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