Staff Accountant at IREX – Washington, District of Columbia

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Mission-driven work. Real ownership. Smart systems.

IREX is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to help keep our global operations running smoothly and compliantly.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you’ll own core accounting functions—AP, AR, billing, and general ledger—while helping strengthen controls, streamline processes, and support audits and business development.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys both precision and problem-solving, and who wants their accounting work to directly support international impact.

What you’ll do

• Execute end-to-end AP, AR, billing, and GL activities with accuracy and timeliness
• Manage transactions and month-close entries in Deltek Costpoint, Concur, and related systems
• Support audits, financial reporting, and year-end processes (including 1099s)
• Partner with FP&A, programs, and business development on accruals, costing, and compliance
• Identify control gaps, recommend improvements, and help modernize accounting practices
• Serve as a trusted resource for staff, vendors, and partners on financial policies and systems

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s a plus)
• 2–4 years of accounting experience with strong GAAP knowledge
• Experience in nonprofits, grants, or donor-funded environments preferred
• Comfort with accounting systems (Deltek Costpoint, Concur a plus) and strong Excel skills
• Clear communicator with sharp judgment, strong organization, and a service mindset

Why this role

• You’ll have visibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to improve how things work—while supporting programs that make a real difference worldwide.

Why high performers succeed here

• You’re trusted with real ownership—accuracy, judgment, and initiative matter
• You work with smart, collaborative colleagues who value clarity and follow-through
• Your ideas to strengthen controls and improve processes are welcomed and acted on
• You see the full picture: accounting, programs, donors, and business development
• Your work directly supports global impact—not just the bottom line

Equal Opportunity Employer

IREX seeks to attract the best-qualified candidates who support IREX’s mission and who respect and promote excellence through diversity. IREX is committed to equal opportunity and follows recruitment and selection practices that comply with all applicable employment laws. To this end, IREX recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals based on merit and experience.

Special Notes

1. We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.
2. At present, IREX does not sponsor for employment: Valid proof of unrestricted authorization to work in the applicable IREX office is required.

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