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By joining the American Red Cross  you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best.  Are you ready to be part of  the world's largest humanitarian network?

Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!

Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US?
As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve.  Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference. 

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine! 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):

Under general guidance, perform complex analysis of financial records of present and past operations, trends and costs, estimated, and realized revenues, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred. Prepare income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements and various other accounting statements and reports. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

• WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):  . Analyze financial reports and records; make studies or recommendations relative to the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.
• Review and verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records. This may include accounts receivable/payable ledgers.
• Coordinate accounting matters with other departments, locations, and divisions.
• Conduct special studies and develop or recommend accounting methods and procedures.
• Analyze accounting data, business results, and developing management reports. to the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.

Scope
Individual contributor that is fully proficient in applying subject matter knowledge. Knowledge based acquired from several years of experience in particular area. Work independently and may instruct, or coach other professionals.

The salary range for this position is $76,120 -$89,960

This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.  The American Red Cross does not sponsor employment visas.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or related field required.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Management Experience: N/A
• Knowledge of applicable principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in use of Personal Computer, word-processing, spreadsheet applications, and database applications when applicable.
• Ability to work on a team.
• Travel: May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout chapter jurisdiction, state, and Red Cross system.

*Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):  

• Need to have fundamental knowledge of accounting and analytical ability.
• Financial technology - Excel, power bi, tableau, Alteryx,
• Customer Service – help them understand budget and Red Cross processes
• Relationship building
• Flexibility
• Self-motivated
• Nonprofit accounting
• CPA
• MBA

BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.

•            Medical, Dental Vision plans

•            Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

•            PTO + Holidays

•            401K with 5% match

•            Paid Family Leave

•            Employee Assistance

•            Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

•            Service Awards and recognition

Apply now!  Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance — launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

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