Accounting Opportunities, Global Finance (Junior Accountant to Senior Accountant)

About IFDC 

The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is a public international organization that advances soil health and strengthens agricultural systems through science-based innovation. For over 50 years, IFDC has translated research into practical solutions that improve nutrient use efficiency, restore degraded soils, strengthen local agricultural markets and expand opportunity for smallholder farmers, especially women and youth. 

We work with farmers, governments and private sector partners to build resilient farming systems that produce nutritious food, improve livelihoods, and safeguard natural resources for future generations. 

Our Values 

We are guided by four core principles:

Collaborate – We work across teams, countries and partners to create lasting impact.

Innovate – We apply evidence and continuous learning to design practical and responsible solutions.

Include – We promote equity and meaningful participation for women, youth and underrepresented groups.

Act with Integrity – We steward resources responsibly, uphold transparency and remain accountable to the communities, partners, staff and donors who place their trust in us. 

Responsibilities 

This position involves developing the monthly financial statement and maintaining the accounting records of International Fertilizer Development Center.  Duties may include:  

• Prepare the monthly financial statements and underlying documentation including trial balance, fixed asset, cash flow, detailed expenditures, month-end journal vouchers;
• Prepare expenditure reports as required, including preparing donor reports, auditing international books and records, converting international records into U.S. currency, reconciling detailed records to supporting documents, and issuing monthly expenditure statements;
• Prepare, process and maintain hourly and annual employee payroll and pension;
• Prepare and implement accounting package for IFDC field offices;
• Update and maintain employee records such as salary benefits, home leave costs, sick leave, time sheets, reconciliations; 
• Perform a variety of other minor related duties as required. 

Requirements 

This job requires a broad understanding of accounting and the ability to apply that knowledge to perform this position's duties.  This job may require the following: 

• Knowledge of accounting standards, principles and practices in order to develop and maintain records and reports; 
• Ability to structure, implement and monitor accounting package for field office; 
• Ability to use a personal computer effectively to maintain accounting records and to run related reports and a knowledge of applicable software programs to process payroll and pension payments; 
• Ability to apply basic knowledge of foreign currency translation principles to maintain accounting records; 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with responsibilities including preparing invoices for headquarters’ costs to submit to donors, generating detailed financial statements, guiding field office accounting personnel, summarizing budget-to-actual expenditure variances for special projects, and reconciling salary and benefits data across IFDC, AIARC, and ADP systems;
• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in accounting and 8-10 years of relevant work experience (including international accounting). 

Reporting and Work Relationships 

The Accountant position reports to the Assistant Controller.  

Location 

The positions may be based at either IFDC's office in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, or Washington, DC, United States. The final duty station will be determined based on organizational needs and the selected candidate's circumstances.

Benefits Clause

IFDC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid annual and sick leave, medical, dental, and vision insurance, group life insurance, and employer pension contributions of up to 15% of annual base salary, subject to applicable plan provisions and eligibility requirements.

Salary Clause 

IFDC is recruiting for several accounting positions at different levels of seniority within its Global Finance team.

The annual base salary ranges from USD 55,000 to USD 100,000, depending on the position's level, the assigned duty station, the candidate's qualifications and experience, and IFDC's compensation framework.

The location-specific ranges are:

• Muscle Shoals, Alabama: USD 55,000 to USD 90,000.
• Washington, DC: USD 65,000 to USD 100,000.

In addition to the annual base salary, IFDC provides a 13th-month payment, equivalent to one additional month's base salary, payable in December.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Inclusion Clause

IFDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, merit, and organizational needs, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

IFDC welcomes applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and is committed to maintaining a fair, transparent, and accessible recruitment process.