About Trickle Up

Since 1979, Trickle Up has focused on the poorest and most vulnerable, working with participants who live in extreme poverty and face multiple levels of exclusion due to gender, ethnicity, religion, and disability. The organization has worked with over 450,000 participants and their families, helping to sustainably lift over two million people out of extreme poverty in India, Africa, and the Americas. Our mission is to partner with women in extreme poverty to build economic opportunity and drive inclusion. Trickle Up works through partner organizations, to build paths to savings, food security, and agency, resulting in sustainable poverty reduction at scale.

Position Overview

We are looking for the ideal candidate with experience utilizing nonprofit “dual entry” accounting practices, performing accrual transactions, and managing grant expenditures and allocations as used by a US-based nonprofit organization.  This position is remote and can be performed from either the US, India, or Mexico. The person in this position will report to the Global Director of Finance and aid with the oversight of the organization’s financial transactions and operations. This position will primarily be responsible for the monthly processing, recording, and reconciliation of transactions across each of our global offices (United States, Guatemala, India, and Mexico.)  Ensure invoices are properly collected, amounts are correct and allocated to the proper fund, and guarantee payments are handled and recorded accurately. Manage internal and external payment requests and provide general finance and accounting support for the international program team. Support one (1) to two (2) global offices and will backstop for other Finance & Operations Team Members based in the United States as needed.

Principal Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process invoices requests and manage payments using Bill.com.
• Manage monthly Credit Card Reconciliations from Chase MasterCard and AMEX.
• Upload Monthly Transactions for all 3 locations into the MIP Fund Accounting Software (MIP).
• Create monthly reports in MIP to check your work.
• Reconcile Operating, Receiving, International, and Payroll Bank Accounts.

Accounts Receivable

• Reconcile fundraising income with bank statements.
• Reconcile GAAP Approved Pledge Payments.

Grant Management

• Update Grant Monitoring spreadsheets.
• File grant-related expense invoices in the corresponding online folder.
• Other grant management tasks as they may arise.

Financial Management & Audit Support

• Ensuring that the global staff follow and abide by the organization’s set financial procedures and practices.
• Support federal audits and data collection with accurate documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education

• Associate’s degree in accounting, business, or finance.

Experience

• 1-2 years of work experience in a US-based nonprofit accounting and/or finance department (could be in a branch office in an overseas office of that US-based non-profit.)
• Grant Management and Fund Reporting
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel or another Spreadsheet Program.
• Experience working with a “dual entry” accounting software (MIP preferred).

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience or training in FASB practices required of a US-based nonprofit.
• Highly organized and analytical thinker with attention to detail.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines in a changing environment.
• Dedication to contributing to team goals.
• Strong, developed knowledge in a dual entry accounting system.  Knowledge of MIP Fund accounting is a plus.
• Exceptional ability in written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Strong business acumen and judgment.
• Good interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
• Proactive, creative problem-solver.
• Flexible and productive under pressure.

Behavioral Competencies

• Responsible and dedicated worker.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven ability to meet targets and deadlines.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity.

Language

• Fluent in written and spoken English with professional proficiency in another language (Spanish, but also Bengali and/or Hindi preferred but not required.)

Travel

• Ability to travel occasionally (10-20%) to our global offices.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a base salary commensurate with experience and location, along with a generous benefits package including health insurance, professional development opportunities, as well as paid time off, and paid federal/local holidays. The successful applicant will join a dynamic, passionate, multicultural team deeply committed to the alleviation of extreme poverty. Trickle Up promotes a collegial, high-performing organizational culture in which staff communicate clearly and openly, and are reflective, innovative, and mutually accountable.

To Apply

To be considered, please click the link, and follow the instructions to upload your cover letter and resume by August 2, 2024.  We are sorry we are unable to answer phone calls related to this posting.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which include criminal records checks and other reference-check databases  Trickle Up participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this initiative, as part of the referencing process, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment during employment.  By applying, you confirm your understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Trickle Up requires that employees be vaccinated for COVID-19 before visiting or working in a Trickle Up office or conducting any travel or in-person meetings on behalf of our organization. If you are hired for this position, Trickle Up will require proof that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.

Trickle Up is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and extend equal opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform essential job functions.