Junior Accountant, Accounts Payable

Position Summary:

The AP Junior Accountant plays a pivotal role in our Finance & Accounting Department providing excellent customer service to CRDF Global. The AP Junior Accountant supports a dynamic weekly payment cycle including payment scheduling, efficient management of payment systems, and extensive communication with all divisions and tiers of the organization. The Junior Accountant must demonstrate a strong aptitude for learning, embrace coachability, continually pursue enhancements, and strive for exceptional performance within Accounts Payable function. 

Active participation in AP process planning and design is integral to ensure operational efficiency and exceptional customer satisfaction. Our culture of collaboration and continuous learning means that the AP Junior Accountant is critical to the success of the Finance & Accounting department. The Junior Accountant must be professional and engaged in our organizational planning and decision-making processes, as well as cultivating a positive atmosphere that values collaboration, teamwork and the value of each team member. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Review and process payment requests upon receipt.
• Manage data entry accurately and efficiently.
• Coordinate the payment schedule to align with customer requirements and the organization's payment cycle.
• Create and input payment vouchers in CostPoint, following company guidelines and the payment timetable.
• Handle travel and project advances, overseeing expense settlements, advances, and balances.
• Record all financial transactions and securely store cash receipts and payment vouchers within CostPoint.
• Maintain precise records for petty cash disbursement and replenishment.
• Update and manage the vendor database, including payment details and banking information.
• Prepare checks and track payment confirmations with banks and currency exchange services.
• Uphold compliance with internal controls for Accounts Payable, ensuring accurate payments and adherence to best practices. This includes tasks like separating duties and supporting regulatory compliance for payments.
• Keep financial databases up to date, ensuring immediate access to accurate information when required.
• Organize both electronic and physical copies of financial documents.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications / Skills and knowledge requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related degree with a concentration in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of work experience in a related field.
• Strong technical skills including Excel, Microsoft Office, and preferably CostPoint 8, SAP Concur, Formstack experience.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, problem-solving, and ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Fluent Ukrainian. Speaking and written English - Intermediate + (B1-B2). 
• Ukraine work authorization.

CRDF Global offers a competitive salary and benefits package, where are: 

• hybrid work schedule;
• flexible work environment;
• full-time job with official employment + 28 days of annual leave + sick leaves;
• medical care package / life insurance;
• educational reimbursement program; 

And last but not least a great TEAM of professionals! 

CRDF Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). CRDF Global provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, age, or disability status. 

At CRDF Global, we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in all aspects of our operations. We recognize that fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates and embraces diverse perspectives is not only essential for our organizational success but also crucial for the advancement of security, global health, and development worldwide. We understand that by fostering diversity in a global manner, embracing inclusion, and prioritizing accessibility, our organization will become stronger and more innovative in identifying solutions to the world’s complex challenges.