ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

HEAL Palestine was founded in January of 2024 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children in Palestine, with a special focus on Gaza children, using a holistic approach that empowers our volunteer community globally. We focus on building programs that support the healing children and give them opportunities through Health, Education, Aid, and Leadership (HEAL).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA or equivalent credential preferred, but not required.
• At least 5 years of consistent experience in nonprofit accounting, including 3+ years in a managerial role.
• Strong understanding of U.S. nonprofit accounting standards, grant reporting, and audit processes.
• Experience managing international offices or teams is required.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and financial management systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to HEAL Palestine’s mission and values; cultural sensitivity and understanding of the Palestinian context is a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Arabic) preferred, but not required

• Accounting Operations and Compliance
• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including journal entries, accounts payable, receivables, payroll, and expense reimbursements.
• Ensure timely completion of monthly bank and system reconciliations (QuickBooks vs. Neon CRM, payroll, etc.).
• Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards (FASB ASC 958), as well as accounting/tax regulations in Palestine and other countries of operation.
• Oversee preparation of Form 990, annual audit, and donor-required financial statements.
• Ensure accurate recording and release of restricted vs. unrestricted revenue, in line with HEAL’s revenue recognition policies.
• Prepare and present consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for internal use, donor compliance, and board oversight.
• Internal Controls & Policy Implementation
• Implement and monitor accounting policies (cash receipts, accounts payable, payroll, procurement, corporate card, expense reimbursement, etc.) to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.
• Enforce segregation of duties and dual approvals for significant transactions.
• Support adoption and oversight of accounting systems, access controls, and process improvements.
• Budgeting and Cash Flow Oversight and Planning
• Monitor budget-to-actual results and flag variances.
• Support cash flow tracking to ensure sufficient funds are available for programs and operations.
• Provide accounting analysis to inform financial planning
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and senior leadership to support long-term financial planning and operational effectiveness.
• Team Supervision & Capacity Building
• Supervise, coordinate with, and train accounting staff in the U.S., Palestine, and Egypt.
• Ensure consistent accounting procedures and record keeping across all offices.
• Provide technical accounting guidance to staff and program leads.
• Systems & Process Improvement
• Oversee financial software systems and lead upgrades or transitions as needed.
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and transparency.
• Grants & Donor Accounting
• Support program and development teams by providing accurate financial data for grant proposals and reports.
• Track and monitor grant budgets, restrictions, and compliance with donor requirements.
• Prepare donor financial reports with appropriate documentation for audit and monitoring.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA or equivalent credential preferred, but not required.
• At least 5 years of consistent experience in nonprofit accounting, including 3+ years in a managerial role.
• Strong understanding of U.S. nonprofit accounting standards, grant reporting, and audit processes.
• Experience managing international offices or teams is required.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and financial management systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to HEAL Palestine’s mission and values; cultural sensitivity and understanding of the Palestinian context is a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Arabic) preferred, but not required.

The above job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the personnel.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Remot