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Staff Accountant 16403111
Washington DC, Washington DCTitle: Staff Accountant
Environment: Hybrid, 2 - 3 days per week in office (DMV)
Compensation: 70K to 80K Annually (Base Salary)
*DIRECT HIRE*
The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing month-end close activities, maintaining the fixed asset records, company accruals, cash reporting and reconciling general ledger accounts. Will head up A/R function. Assist with financial reporting, and the annual financial audit and retirement plan audit.
Job Functions & Duties
Background/Skills/Abilities
Environment: Hybrid, 2 - 3 days per week in office (DMV)
Compensation: 70K to 80K Annually (Base Salary)
*DIRECT HIRE*
The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing month-end close activities, maintaining the fixed asset records, company accruals, cash reporting and reconciling general ledger accounts. Will head up A/R function. Assist with financial reporting, and the annual financial audit and retirement plan audit.
Job Functions & Duties
- Assists in the monthly and annual accounting close process ensuring timely delivery of accurate results.
- Ensures validity of Accruals, and Deferrals, and performs necessary adjusting entries
- Ensures all balance sheet accounts are reconciled at month-end and year-end; Investigates discrepancies and determines appropriate course of action for review and resolution
- Oversees the Accounts Receivable function (including contribution receivable); prepares invoices periodically, reconciles receivable accounts and follows up with customers regarding unpaid bills
- Seek opportunities to automate and integrate different systems to save time and improve efficiency
- Prepares and initiates bank deposits for incoming checks twice per week
- Assists Accounting Manager with preparation of scholarship fund statements
- Prepares annual audit schedules and provides backup documentation as requested by auditors
- Prepares variance analysis of revenue and expense accounts
- Assists Senior Accountant with monthly reports for the Director of Finance, the CFO and the Finance & Investment Committee
- Play a role in developing strategic and tactical goals that advance the work of the Finance Department in serving the entire organization
- Performs other duties as assigned
Background/Skills/Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Minimum 2 years professional accounting experience
- Experience with and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
- Well-developed MS Excel skills and experience with bookkeeping software, especially ERP systems
- Attention to detail and strong reconciliation skills a must
- Solid demonstration of analytical and problem resolution capabilities
- Provides extraordinary customer service to both internal and external customers
- Commitment to outcomes, deadlines, and technical excellence
- Outstanding work ethic, integrity and commitment to organizational success
- Ability to handle sensitive data/information in a confidential manner
- Solid verbal and written communication skills