About Communities in Transition (CIT)

CIT is a conflict engagement consulting firm that empowers communities to address conflict-related challenges in a collaborative and sustainable way. We achieve our mission by:

• Advancing the understanding of complex crisis through comprehensive conflict analysis and assessments;
• Facilitating inclusive and sustainable conflict resolution dialogue processes; and
• Insuring knowledge transfer and ownership to empower local peacemakers.

CIT is a women-owned small business S-Corporation that currently has projects in the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Job Description

CIT is seeking an experienced INGO certified accountant to establish and manage the organization's financial systems. This is a part-time position that will require a lot of front-end work and continuous monitoring once financial systems are in place. The following work will be requested on an as needed basis:

• Manage the accounting and bookkeeping for the organization's headquarters and overseas programs for a total of 5 staff
• Create financial reports and financial forecasts
• Donor budget monitoring
• File quarterly and year-end-taxes
• Provide audit recommendations to ensure that financial practices meet donor specifications and requirements.

Qualifications

• Accounting or related degree
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) certified
• 3-4 years experience managing the financial systems of an organization and auditing small businesses
• Proven knowledge of USG-funding compliant chart of accounts, foreign currencies and exchanges and project financial monitoring using QBO
• INGO grant funding experience a must
• Knowledge of USG 2 CFR 200 rules and regulation compliance
• US tax code for S-Corporations and Non-profits preferred
• Payroll management experience preferred
• Bilingual (French and English) preferred

Application Process

To apply for the position, please send an updated CV to jobs@communitiesintransition.com, including in the subject line the position you are applying for. Please include your hourly compensation requirements.

Applicants who meet the above criteria will be interviewed on a rolling bases and the position will stay open until filled. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Compensation will be based on experience. The position is not eligible for benefits.

Communities in Transition (CIT) team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours and as such all staff are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and CIT policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all venues.