Accountant - Contract Till The End Of December 2013

                                                                                                              Project Accountant     Project description Developing Rehabilitation Assistance to Schools and Teachers Improvement (D-RASATI) will improve educational outcomes in Lebanon by improving teacher and student performance, increasing community and parental involvement, and improving the school learning environment.  D-RASATI is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).   About EDC Founded in 1958, EDC is an international nonprofit organization that works to build bridges between educational research, policy, and practice. EDC’s headquarters are located in Waltham, MA, USA. We also have offices in New York City, NY, USA; Washington, DC, USA; Nairobi, Kenya and numerous project offices around the world. EDC has over 350 projects in 35 countries with approximately 1700 employee worldwide.   Title:  Project Accountant   Summary:  Education Development Center is seeking an Accountant who will be responsible for preparing timely and accurate financial reporting and assisting in the preparation of monthly financial spreadsheets, cash flow forecasts, data entry and ensuring the office follows EDC and USAID financial procedures.  This position reports to the Financial Director and is located in Beirut, Lebanon.     Essential functions include [but are not limited to]:   Maintain journal entries of wire transfers and receipts; Enter information into accounting system; Correspond with vendors as appropriate; Respond to wire transfer inquiries as appropriate; Maintain accurate and complete accounting  records; Distribute and/or generate checks; Organize and maintain Accounting filing system; Assure accuracy of supporting documentation and entries for accounts reporting; Create, review and audit reports; Oversee system for Accounting documentation transactions; Resolve any discrepancies or clarification for Accounting records; Maintain accurate and complete Accounting records and audit information; Monitor accounts payable system.   Qualifications and Requirements:   Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 3-5 years relevant experience, or Master's degree to equivalent with 1-3 years relevant experience; 1-3 years of Accounting experience with international projects; Experience with United States Government generally accepted accounting procedures desired; Advanced skills in Excel and Quicken; Experience working with USAID funded projects preferred; Fluency in English required.       Application and contact details:   Interested qualified candidates are requested to submit their resumes to hr@d-rasati.org  by July 31, 2013 To ensure the timely review of your credentials, please insert “Project Accountant” in the subject line of the email.   Only candidates who are being invited for an interview will be contacted.   EDC is committed to diversity in the workplace.  EDC offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.