Religions for Peace

Religions for Peace is the world's largest and most representative multi-religious coalition advancing common action among the religious communities for peace.  Headquartered in New York and accredited to the United Nations, Religions for Peace works through more than seventy inter-religious councils and groups, networks of religious youth and women of faith, and a World Council of religious leaders comprising the world’s largest and most representative coalition of religious communities. Religions for Peace creates effective multi-religious partnerships to transform violent conflict, eradicate poverty, promote just and harmonious societies, and protect the earth.

Contract Accountant

Specific duties include:
Manage all aspects of finance and compliance for a project
Assist preparation of annual budget, quarterly budget modifications, agency revenue and expenditure reports and PS-272 forms.
Prepare advance/reimbursement vouchers, A/R reconciliations, forecast reports and other reporting instruments to maintain financial accountability for government and private funding agencies.
Prepare annual financial reports and FSR reports on the project.
Prepare all supporting documentation for the project's fiscal audits.
Maintain ongoing labor charts to properly allocate staff time to this project.
Maintain expense allocation table to ensure appropriate assigning of indirect costs.
Prepare weekly cash flow analysis and monthly forecast reports to maintain control of government and private grants.
Prepare year-end schedules and analysis for the outside auditors.
Assist with and participate in periodic field visits to review accounting documents and procedures in Ethiopia and Tanzania.
Other duties that may be identified by the Director of Finance.

Qualifications:
Knowledge of and experience using Financial and Managerial Accounting and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of basic accounting concepts including profit and loss, balance sheets, account analysis.
In depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel and familiarity with MIP fund accounting or other not-for-profit accounting software is required.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
Exceptional attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Two years of experience, with a minimum of one year grants accounting experience;
Experience with US Government contracts preferred. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
BA in Accounting.

Position available immediately. Please send cover letter, CV/resume and salary requirement to lhernandez@religionsforpeace.org  or fax to LH at 212-983-0098. No phone calls please. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

CALL FOR INTERNS! | NEW YORK

Now accepting applications for 2010!

Religions for Peace is always looking for a number of motivated and dedicated interns to join our international headquarters in New York.

Since Religions for Peace encompasses a range of initiatives in international relations and interfaith cooperation, the opportunities for our interns are diverse:

Inter-religious Councils [coordination, initiatives in Latin America and Asia]
Women’s Program [Global Network of Women of Faith, newsletter and multi-faith calendar, new global initiatives]
Youth Program [research, advocacy, coordination]
Communications [newsletter, e-Bulletin, Web site, e-advocacy campaigns]
Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding; HIV/AIDS; Orphans and Vulnerable Children; Climate Change [research, coordination, report writing]
Fundraising [research, donor relations, grantwriting]
Disarmament [research, advocacy]
…and general office assistance [phones, mailings, database]

 
We are pleased to offer our interns a number of benefits:
$500 stipend per semester [for a full-time work commitment, subject to availability of the funds]
30-day unlimited MetroCard
Our support receiving/applying for college credit
The opportunity to meet and learn from a diverse international staff!

We are especially interested in interviewing those who:
Have computer experience
Can write and/or speak in languages other than English
Have a special interest or a background in communications and fundraising

To Apply:
Kindly submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your interests, availability and any special knowledge [e.g. languages, computer programs, etc.], and a writing sample.

Email to:
info@religionsforpeace.org

Mail to:
Internships
Religions for Peace
777 United Nations Plaza, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10017

Fax to:
212.983.0098