Accounts Payable Coordinator

The National Park Foundation • Washington, DC

3d • $70,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Coordinator, under the supervision of the Controller, performs a variety of accounting, administrative, and logistical support functions. In addition to day-to-day finance, accounting and accounts payable tasks, this position is responsible for creating reports, maintaining files and records, coordinating financial department activities, and serving as a backup processor of key and critical departmental functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or relevant combination of education and experience.
• At least 2 years of similar work experience.
• Good understanding of accounting terms and concepts, Accounts Payable workflows, financial operations, and related functions.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision, possess professionalism and self-motivation.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills. High attention to detail.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, multi-task, and be flexible with changing priorities.
• Previous experience working with an ERP System required – preferably NetSuite.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and proficiency in Concur preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes weekly and urgent payment requests and manage the AP workflow.
• Reviews, approve and reconcile purchase and P-card requests.
• Performs monthly journal entries, prepare supporting documentation, and account reconciliations.
• Maintains vendor relationships, including processing new vendor requests, W-9, providing payment status and re-issuances, and updating vendor account information.
• Processes transactions related to various financial workflows, including credit card application, disbursements, purchasing and expenses.
• Performs research and prepare ad hoc reports and analysis.
• Assists in preparing company registrations, filings, and regulatory reports.
• Maintains accounting records and files in accordance with retention policies.
• Prepares and provide supporting documents for auditors.
• Assists in administration of financial policies including expenses, credit cards and petty cash processing.

Benefits

• NPF offers a highly competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) savings plan, professional development and tuition assistance, generous paid time-off program including primary caregiver leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees