Accountant, Operations

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Position Title: Accountant, Operations
Location: Beijing
Country: China
Deadline Date: Open till filled

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
WRI China was established in 2008 as WRI’s first international office. Currently, we have more than 60 full-time employees working on Sustainable Transition, Sustainable Finance Investment, Food & Nature Resources, and more. We engage with businesses, policymakers and civil society at levels, from local and subnational, to national and international, to advance transformative and comprehensive solutions for sustainable development and 'ecological civilization'. WRI China recently registered as a foreign NGO under the Ministry of Public security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE).

Job Overview:
WRI China Office is looking for an Accounting Specialist. In this role, you will support WRI China Office by assisting in accounting management for our growing portfolio of grants and partnerships. You will also work with the Accounting and Finance team from the global office and other international offices. This position provides a great opportunity for you to build a strong and comprehensive financial skill set and expertise, which will contribute to the rapid growth in your career path. You will be involved in various accounting functions, ensuring compliance with both US GAAP and PRC GAAP, and will play a crucial role in the financial health of the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and approve payment and reimbursement requests.
• Implement financial transactions and payment procedures.
• Prepare bookkeeping for all financial transactions per US GAAP and PRC GAAP.
• Handle monthly and annual fiscal year and calendar year end closing.
• Support programs and other functions for accounting issues.
• Conduct various account reconciliations, including accounts payable, amortization, prepayment, accrued expenses, etc.
• Support global organization level and various project level financial audits.
• Assist with annual government authorities’ reporting, inspection, and auditing.
• Coordinate and support China local organization level external audit. 1
• Prepare quarterly and annual tax returns. 1
• Assist with clarifying and streamlining various internal processes and financial policies. 1
• Support and coordinate with the global accounting team for any financial matters. 1
• Support financial system implementation and financial training. 1
• Perform other tasks as directed by the Accounting and Finance Specialist - Operations.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of full-time experience in accounting work, with experience in non-governmental organizations being a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting policies and procedures, especially US GAAP and local non-profit organization accounting policy.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Fluent in speaking and written English.
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software like WorkDay is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and manage multiple tasks with varying deadlines.
• Strong process orientation with sensitivity to quality, timelines, and organizational systems.

Educational Background:
At least a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required for this position. This educational background is essential to ensure that the candidate has a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices, which are critical for the effective management of financial transactions and reporting.

Experience:
The position requires at least 5 years of full-time experience in accounting work. This level of experience is necessary to ensure that the candidate is well-versed in accounting practices and can handle the complexities of financial management within the organization, particularly in a non-profit context.

Languages:
Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is mandatory for this position. This is essential for effective communication within the global team and for the preparation of financial documents. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.

Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position based in Beijing, China. The salary is commensurate with experience and skills, and WRI offers a generous, comprehensive benefits package. The application deadline is open until filled, and the final candidate will be required to take a writing test. WRI is committed to diversity and encourages applications from U.S. minorities, persons from other countries (especially developing nations), and women of all backgrounds.