Description

Urgent Action Fund seeks a results-driven and self-starting Financial Administration Officer to serve as the central hub for all financial operations and primary point of contact for day-to-day finance inquiries. This comprehensive role encompasses full-cycle accounting functions, including accounts payable processing, vendor onboarding, credit card management, and bookkeeping.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, regulatory compliance, account reconciliation, and audit support, while analyzing financial data to drive efficiency and inform strategic decision-making. This position bridges cross-team financial operations, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and maintaining accurate financial records across multiple systems and reporting cycles. Our ideal candidate also has a demonstrated commitment to UAF’s vision and values, be comfortable in multinational, multiracial spaces and environments, and will be excited to participate in organizational strengthening initiatives.

Requirements

Areas of Expertise  

• Accounting degree or 5+ years of nonprofit accounting knowledge & experience, preferably in a social justice or movement philanthropic institution or nonprofit
• Proficient in accounting software (QuickBooks) and spreadsheets with a solid understanding of GAAP and internal control procedures.
• Pro-technology with experience in API integrations & finance tech tools (e.g. QuickBooks, Expensify, Bill.com)
• Audit support experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting
• Financial data analysis experience
   

Skills 

• Demonstrates high attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Committed to maintaining accurate financial records and contributing to organizational efficiency.
• Demonstrates a proactive, solutionsoriented approach to project management and overall operations by asking questions to gain clarity, anticipating and addressing risks early, and taking initiative to continuously improve systems, processes, and resource use for greater impact.
• Demonstrates strong communication, interpersonal, and conflictmanagement skills, with the ability to navigate emotional complexity, adapt to changing conditions, work independently or collaboratively, and give and receive feedback effectively in a remote, fastgrowing environment.
• Experience with project management with the ability to stay on top of multiple projects: plans backwards, anticipates obstacles, identifies and involves stakeholders appropriately, and uses resources wisely.
• Must be able to work both independently and as a collaborative member of various teams.
• Experience preparing clear, concise technical documentation, including financial reports, data analysis summaries, instructions, and policies and procedural guidelines.

Organization-Wide Requirements 

The shared expectations for all staff include alignment with UAF’s organizational values, commitment to equity and inclusion, and adherence to policies and procedures.