Accountant-Veterans Program

Friendship Place•Washington, DC

1d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant - Veterans Program supports Friendship Place’s finance department by performing day-to-day accounting duties for the Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) federal program. The role works closely with the VP Administration/CFO, accounting colleagues, SSVF staff, landlords, and external auditors. It reviews and records program transactions, prepares invoices and financial reports, supports budgeting and reconciliations, and helps ensure expenses are allowable, accurately allocated, and properly documented. The organization is seeking an experienced accountant who can take on additional responsibilities and advance within the organization. The position is hybrid/remote, with remote work subject to job duties and organizational needs and potentially adjustable or discontinuable. The employee must travel to designated locations to meet with leadership and the Veterans team, and travel to sites as necessary. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with flexible hours and some evenings if needed. Employees are expected to uphold Friendship Place’s person-first values, communicate professionally, work accountably and collaboratively, and protect confidential information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
At least two years of full-time accounting experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and/or general ledger accounting.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, with advanced emphasis on Excel.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Excellent time management, prioritization, organizational, multitasking, attention-to-detail, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with a high volume of accounting.
Ability to meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and ask questions proactively to learn software and accounting processes.
Commitment to Friendship Place’s mission, vision, and core values.
Ability to sit for extended periods and use a computer extensively.
Ability to travel to designated locations and sites as necessary.
Must pass criminal history, CFSA, NSO, employment and education verification, and personal and professional reference checks.

Responsibilities

Review daily transactions related to the SSVF federal program and 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 allowability, approval, and transaction support.
Serve as a liaison between the Finance Department, SSVF staff, and landlords to follow up on 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 Budget Projection tool monthly with SSVF program 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 needed for the annual audit.
Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
Contribute to the team and perform other duties as needed.
Communicate clearly and respectfully, respond to communications promptly, and adapt communication to different individuals and situations.
Meet deadlines, follow through on commitments, maintain dependable attendance, accept constructive feedback, and continue developing job skills.
Treat coworkers, supervisors, participants, vendors, and community partners with dignity and respect, and contribute to a positive, collaborative workplace.