Accountant-Veterans Program

Friendship Place•Washington, DC

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant - Veterans Program supports the Finance Department by performing day-to-day accounting duties for the Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) Federal program. The position works closely with the VP Administration/CFO, the Accountant/Accounts Payable, the Senior Accountant, SSVF staff, and other stakeholders. It is a hybrid/remote position, with remote work subject to job duties and organizational needs and the possibility of adjustment or discontinuation. The employee must be able to travel to designated locations to meet with leadership and the Veterans team. The role reviews SSVF transactions and accounts payable requests, prepares invoices and journal entries, monitors budget-to-actual expenditures, and supports reconciliations, audits, and ad hoc financial analysis. The employee is expected to protect confidential financial information, follow internal controls, and communicate and collaborate professionally. The posting describes an opportunity for an experienced accountant to take on additional responsibilities and advance within the organization. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with flexible hours and some evenings if needed. The salary range is $70,000–$80,000 annually, with starting pay determined by a set step system. Candidates must pass the listed background and verification checks. The application is open until filled or until the hiring manager stops accepting applications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, with advanced emphasis on Excel.
At least two years of full-time accounting experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and/or general ledger accounting.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Excellent customer service, time management, prioritization, attention to detail, problem-solving, and organizational skills, including the ability to multitask.
Commitment to Friendship Place’s mission, vision, and core values.
Experience with a high volume of accounting.
Ability to meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality.
Willingness to learn more challenging financial tasks, software, and accounting processes; accuracy and proactivity in asking questions are expected.
Ability to sit for extended periods and use a computer extensively.
Ability to travel to sites as necessary.
Pass the required criminal history, CFSA, NSO, employment and education verification, and personal and professional reference checks.

Responsibilities

Review all transactions related to the SSVF Federal program daily.
Work with SSVF staff to ensure expenses are allowable and allocated to the correct program and general ledger account.
Prepare bi-monthly invoices documenting SSVF program expenses for billing to the Veterans Administration.
Review SSVF employee credit card transactions before importing them into the accounting system, including checking expense allowability, approvals, and supporting documentation.
Act as a liaison between the Finance Department, SSVF staff, and landlords regarding payments.
Assist in reconciling SSVF program expenses to private funding sources.
Review and enter SSVF program accounts payable requests into the accounting system daily.
Review the SSVF payroll journal entry before entering it into the accounting system.
Update the SSVF Budget Projection tool monthly with budget-to-actual expenditures.
Prepare journal entries and document financial transactions by entering account information.
Create reports, enter data, and perform ad hoc financial analyses as needed.
Maintain financial security by following internal controls and the financial manual.
Work with external auditors and provide information for the annual audit.
Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
Contribute to team efforts and perform other duties as needed.
Travel to designated sites as necessary.