Accountant

Reporting to the Senior Accounting and Administrative Officer, the Accountant will serve as a key member of the finance and admin team by applying his/her financial and accounting expertise to support a program’s portfolio, as well as ensuring that projects’ budgets are being successfully completed in compliance with Internews’ internal policies and funder requirements. 

• Monitors program accounting and documentation to ensure compliance with funder requirements and Internews’ policies and procedures;
• Responsible for timely and accurate accounting entries including accounts payable, petty cash, vacation accruals and general accounting entries;
• Acts as a cashier, prepares/reviews wire transfer requests, prepares/reviews and controls Expense Reimbursement Forms;
• Assists with local accounting duties in compliance with Lithuanian legislation using local accounting program Rivile, assists with Local Tax Declarations;
• Assists Senior Accounting and Administrative Officer with month and year end activities, preparation of Local Annual Financial Reports, actively participates in Annual Audit;
• Substitutes Senior Accounting and Administrative Officer when needed: upon request processes payments, upon request processes Field Office payroll;
• Understands, demonstrates commitment, and upholds Internews’ Core Values;
• Other duties as assigned.

• 2+ years accounting experience
• Fluency in English and Lithuanian, ability to communicate in Russian
• Knowledge of Lithuanian tax and accounting legislation
• Proven ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple on-going assignments
• Intermediate expertise in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Relevant university/college degree

Preferred:
• Experience with nonprofit accounting
• Experience of working with remote teams
• Experience with Rivile accounting software

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• Amazing colleagues and pleasant working atmosphere, welcoming culture
• Depending on the availability of funding, career development plan