Operations Accountant

Mercy Ships is an international charity that brings hope and healing to the world’s forgotten poor through state-of-the-art hospital ships. Since 1978, our volunteer crew—made up of medical professionals and skilled workers from over 60 nations—has delivered free surgeries and medical care to over 2.8 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa, transforming lives one patient and one port at a time. Join our global team of over 3,000 volunteers and help us change lives daily. About this role The Operations Accountant compiles, processes and maintains accounts payable and receivables records.

Work along side our other Finance team members on board to keep What you will contribute Payables Reviews all invoices expense reports for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment Charges expenses to GLs, departments, and programs by analyzing invoices/expense reports and recording appropriate entries in the accounting software Completes payment of expenses by way of cash advances, cash payments, checks and bank transfers • Liaise with suppliers and internal departments regarding payment terms, dates and timings, when needed Prepares ship-based contractor payroll and coordinates with on- and off-ship teams for payment Drafts and reconciles inbound and outbound crew bank wires for crew bank Counts and reconciles cash-on-hand balances, including multiple foreign currencies at end of day Reconciles the sales report and records cash receipts and revenue for the Ship Shop and Cafe on a weekly basis Processes Day Crew stipend by compiling departmental timesheet data and prepares stipend payment for review Disburses petty cash by verifying documentation, recording entry, and communicate with Finance team and departments Prepares various daily, weekly, and month-end journal entries • Maintains all accounts payable reports, spreadsheets and files Assesses the efficiency and effectiveness of the current process to streamline workflow; develop, implement and communicate and process improvements Supports the Finance Manager and others with expense analysis queries Maintain documentation of all accounts payable procedures Receivables Meets with the crew to discuss their fees (flight charts, insurance fees, etc. as needed) and the methods of payment Collects and processes insurance premiums (if long term crew), flight, and other charges from crew members, communicates with crew, and records entries in accounting software and tracking sheets Monitor status of all crew fees using excel spreadsheets and accounting software Respond to all crew inquiries in regard to fees and insurance premiums Ability and willingness to deputize for Finance Manager if required Accomplishing other duties as the Finance Director may direct Due to the ever-changing staffing levels and field service rotations, all staff may be re-assigned to temporarily fill roles in other departments in a time of need Collect transport charges for drivers making personal use trips in ship vehicles For…

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