Accountant
A dynamic, high impact, globally-focused non-profit organization in Washington, DC is seeking a full-time Accountant to manage and maintain the organization’s finances. In addition to bringing a depth of knowledge of GAAP, the successful candidate will be proactive, innovative, efficient, and committed to the overall success of the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Review and process payment requisitions from multiple sources and locations
- Verify payment of invoices associated with accounts payable, and ensure payments charged to appropriate accounts
- Code invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts, and close monthly books
- Prepare journal entries and perform general cost accounting
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger for multiple accounts
- Lead the preparation of monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements
- Initiate domestic, international, ACH and other funds transfers supporting national and international partners and stakeholders
- File required tax forms with federal, state, and local government entities, including 1099 NEC and others
- Record and post all payroll and fringe related debits
- Help coordinate and direct the annual audit and 990 filings
- As appropriate, coordinate with software vendor to maintain accounting software system, and recommend updates to enhance the accounting software
- Stay abreast of relevant developments in the accounting field, and recommend changes to the organization’s financial policies and procedures when the opportunity arises
- Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting
- Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles, and to grasp the organization’s financial policies and procedures
- Highly proficient with accounting software
- Ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Conscientious, reliable, trustworthy, able to maintain confidentiality
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Sage Intacct, or similar ERP software
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- Minimum of 5 years in general accounting experience