Accountant

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com. Project Summary Jordan Public Accountability and Justice Strengthening Activity is designed to strengthen accountability systems, procedures, and mechanisms within the Government of Jordan and judicial institutions and enhance their ability to serve and communicate effectively with the public. It also fosters awareness and pressure by civil society organizations, the public, and the private sector on the government’s adherence to the law and its international commitments to govern in an accountable manner that safeguards the rights of vulnerable populations. Please note: Only Jordanian citizens are eligible for this position. ** Position Summary The Accountant will serve as part of the operations team under the Jordan Public Accountability and Justice Strengthening Activity (PAJ) in Jordan and will carry out duties designed to meet the objectives of the project. The Accountant will perform under the direction of the Director of Finance and Administration. Responsibilities Maintain and update accounting and financial control systems. Manage the preparation and submission of the MSI/PAJ monthly expenditure reports. Support the preparation and submission of the monthly fund projections. Work with the Finance Manager and other senior MSI/Jordan staff for project budget and expense planning. Ensure that transactions are appropriately recorded in a computerized accounting system. Support audits and financial reviews. Support the Fianance Manager in overseeing the project accounting cycle. Prepare disbursement vouchers. Prepare cheques/online wire transfers. Interact with vendors, banks, and other officials as needed. Track payments to avoid double payments and analyze cost comparison and cost reasonableness. Input entries to QuickBooks (QB) Accounting System including grants, consultants, petty cash, interns payments, etc. Scan and file of monthly financial packages. Update Income and Sales Tax Department (ISTD) tracker. Other accounting, financial and administrative tasks as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field required. At minimum two years of experience in accounting, financial management, or a related area. Prior experience on USAID or other donor-funded projects preferred. Sound knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Fluency in written and oral Arabic and English required. MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.