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Accounting Fellowship

American Near East Refugee Aid
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Overview: 

Since 1968, Anera has helped refugees and others hurt by conflicts in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan live with purpose and hope. Anera, which has no political or religious affiliation and works on the ground with partners in Palestine (West Bank and Gaza), Lebanon and Jordan. We mobilize resources for immediate emergency relief and for sustainable, long-term health, education, and economic development. Our staff serve in their communities, navigating the politics that constrict progress to get help where it’s needed most.  


 

Anera’s Nonprofit Accounting Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for graduate students passionate about finance and accounting to gain valuable experience in the nonprofit sector. As a fellow, you will work closely with our dedicated Staff Accountant and Director of Accounting to support the financial operations of our organization. Over the course of this year-long fellowship, you can expect to engage in a range of responsibilities, from reconciling general ledger accounts to assisting with grant management and financial reporting. 


 

This fellowship is designed to provide hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to the specific challenges and opportunities in nonprofit accounting. Along with finance mentoring we also offer interview preparation, resume and cover review, and personalized support throughout the fellowship.


 

If you are eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization while developing your accounting skills, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of our financial team. We are accepting applications from current and recent graduate students located in the following states: D.C, VA, MD, RI, NC, SC, GA, FL, MS, TX, MA, and NY. The fellow can expect to work 20-hours per week on a remote-work schedule with an hourly pay rate of $20/hour. 


 

Fellowship Responsibilities: 


 

  • Design and develop fundraising reports and extract data for analytical and reconciliation purposes 
    • Assist with educating fundraising staff on management of donor data to ensure completeness and integrity of data 
    • Identify any discrepancies between the fundraising sources and accounting system (Every Action, CRM). Research and identify root causes and communicate discrepancies to fundraising staff for resolution. 


 

  • Coordinate US Office Payable Transactions:Your role will assist Staff Accountant with the processing of all payable transactions. This includes handling invoices and payments to guarantee their accuracy, proper documentation, and approval, helping to maintain our financial stability and vendor relationships.
    • Assist Staff Accountant with US office payable transactions including processing all invoices and payments ensuring accuracy, proper documentation, and approval
    • Assist with business compliance filings such as 1099s
    • Assist with collecting all credit card reports from employees, reviewing support documentation, and entering expenses into accounting system on a monthly basis
    • Serve as a point of contact for questions about invoices 


 

  • Assist with Gathering Restricted Grant/Donation Documentation: You will actively support the collection of documentation related to restricted grants and donations. This task ensures compliance with grant terms and conditions and helps safeguard our organization's funding sources.
    • Assist with gathering restricted grant/donation documentation from the fundraising department.
    • Assist with budget entry (administrative and project) into the accounting system
    • Create activity codes for approved projects
    • Assist in sending out periodic emails and reminders for financial reporting deadlines and deliverables


 

  • Assist with Budget Entry into the Accounting System: You will play a pivotal role in the budgeting process by entering budget data into our accounting system. This task helps in the allocation of financial resources to various projects and programs, ensuring that our financial planning aligns with our organizational goals.
    • Assist with bi-monthly payroll preparation 
    • Assist with coordinating HSA and retirement withholdings
    • Coordinate with Staff Accountant to ensure employee accuracy in payroll system  


 

  • Assisting with Annual Audit Preparation: You will actively participate in the preparation for our annual financial audit. This involves gathering necessary documentation, ensuring financial records are in order, and assisting auditors during the audit process, contributing to our organization's financial transparency and compliance. 


 

  • Reconcile General Ledger Accounts: As a Nonprofit Accounting Fellow, you will help ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial records by reconciling general ledger accounts. This involves comparing and verifying financial transactions to the ledger to identify and rectify discrepancies, providing a clear and transparent financial picture for our organization.


 

  • Process and Reconcile Cash Receipts: You will assist with the recording of all cash receipts in our general ledger system. This includes reconciling cash transactions to ensure consistency and accuracy in our financial records. Your attention to detail in this role is crucial to maintain the financial health of the organization.


 

  • Assist in Sending out Periodic Emails and Reminders for Financial Reporting Deadlines and Deliverables: Part of your role involves facilitating effective communication within the finance team. You will assist in sending out reminders and notifications to team members and stakeholders to meet financial reporting deadlines and deliverables, promoting efficiency and accountability.


 

Qualifications: 

  • Current or recent graduate student in business, finance, accounting or related field
  • Able to work 20-hours per week on a consistent basis 
  • At least 1 year of relevant financial experience (previous internship experience included)
  • Intermediate experience with Google Sheets and/or Excel required
  • Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles 
  • Experience with Sage Intaact, Abila MIP or equivalent preferred 
  • Ability to work remote from one of the following states we are registered in: D.C, VA, MD, CO, MN, RI, NC, SC, GA, FL, MS, TX, MA, and NY.