Accounting Associate(Part Time)

National Legal Aid and Defender Association (NLADA)•Washington, DC

25d•$24 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

NLADA is America’s oldest and largest nonprofit association devoted to excellence in delivering legal services to those who cannot afford counsel. We provide advocacy, guidance, information, training, and technical assistance for members of the equal justice community, especially those working in public defense and civil legal aid. For more than a century, we have connected and supported people across the country committed to justice. Because the quality of justice in America should not depend on how much money a person has, NLADA leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity for all by promoting excellence in delivering legal services for people who cannot afford counsel. Our strategy toward equal justice is focused on equity and centering the voices of directly impacted communities. Summary: The Accounting Associate is responsible for assisting with the company's financial plans and policies, its accounting practices, the conduct of its relationships with lending institutions and the financial community, the maintenance of its fiscal records, and the preparation of financial reports including monthly bank reconciliations. This position involves general accounting, property accounting, internal auditing, cost accounting, and budgetary.

Requirements

Minimum college degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
2-3 years’ experience in accounting required.
Excellent Microsoft Suite skills.
Must have experience with various accounting systems; highly prefer experience with Sage Intacct, re.members (AMS), Bill.com, and Tallie.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
General understanding of computerized accounting systems.
Excellent working knowledge of MS Office Suite; highly proficient in Excel.
Accuracy and attention to detail while working under tight deadlines.
Assertive, comfortable communicating with various types of individuals.
Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
Good team player.
Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments and key business partners.
Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects.
Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.

Nice To Haves

Billing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintenance of books of account (including but not limited to preparing checks, coding and posting invoices, preparing deposits, journal entries, and reconciliations.
Processing invoices.
Assists with the preparation of monthly / quarterly financial statements.
Liaise with project staff and support them in recordkeeping needs related to their program areas.
Manage accounts receivable.
Supports an internal system of handling funds.
Maintain year-end working papers and spreadsheets and assist with preparation for any audits or independent reviews with support from the Director.
Complete monthly reconciliation for all accounts (bank and brokerage accounts).
Exert care and control over assets and records
Maintain current knowledge of regulatory changes and impacts on the organization's books of account.
Maintain an accurate and complete trail of supporting documentation for all financial and bookkeeping activities.
Maintain up-to-date, complete, and systematic filing system to support bookkeeping and financial records.
Provide forensic accounting services, as necessary.
Assists with effective financial controls for the organization.
Other duties as assigned.