Junior Accountant at Physicians for Human Rights (PHR)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Accountant (Accounting Associate) to join our Kenya office. This role is pivotal in supporting our U.S. accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, and maintaining compliance with U.S. accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles and be adept at managing cross-border financial transactions who has advanced working experience in Bill.com, Spend and Expense and Sage Intacct. Work hours will closely mirror US-Eastern Standard Time.

Qualifications and Skills of the Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, strong understanding to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required.
• Proficiency in accounting software, especially Sage Intacct, Bill.com and Spend and Expense.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with U.S. non-profit accounting standards and IRS Form 990.
• Prior involvement in U.S. financial non-profit audits.
• Knowledge of donor revenue reconciliation processes