Staff Accountant
District of Columbia Bar•Washington, DC
•$65,000 - $70,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The Staff Accountant supports the Finance department by performing accounts payable processing, general accounting functions, and assisting with monthly close activities.
Requirements
- Relevant work experience in accounting or finance.
- Experience with a cloud-based ERP accounting system.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be detail oriented and deadline driven. Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Must work well in a team environment and be able to interact, including in-person, with Bar members, volunteers, vendors, the public and Bar employees.
- Must work well under pressure, possess excellent organizational abilities, and able to manage several priorities in a day.
- Must be adaptable, creative, and self-motivated.
- Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience with NetSuite ERP accounting system
- Experience in a membership association or nonprofit environment.
Responsibilities
- Reviews accounts payable emails for processing rush or emergency payment requests and forwards to the Associate Manager, Accounts Payable.
- Reviews standard invoices and payment requests and enters data into NetSuite.
- Opens new vendor accounts, sends out W-9 forms for completion and Tax-Exempt Certificates to vendors.
- Uploads accounting documents to NetSuite vendor file.
- Completes credit applications.
- Prepares monthly reports for postage, meeting rooms, printing, and Verizon wireless.
- Maintains and updates Chart of Accounts.
- Performs monthly reconciliation of accounts payable and accounts receivable sub-ledgers to the general ledger.
- Assists with the preparation of routine general ledger journal entries and collects appropriate backup documentation.
- Assists with monthly close activities.
- Assists with the preparation of audit schedules for balance sheet accounts and selected revenue and expense accounts.
- Performs ad-hoc projects and research.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
