Staff Accountant
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The Consortium for Ocean Leadership is pleased to announce the search for a Staff Accountant. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position. The position will report to the Senior Accounting Manager.
The Staff Accountant is responsible for processing the day to day accounting transactions related to accounts payable, payroll, and accounts receivable. This individual may also assist with financial reporting and year-tax and auditing preparation. The position reports to the Senior Accounting Manager.
Responsibilities include opening, date stamping, reviewing, logging in, and distributing all incoming invoices for proper signatures, authorizations, purchase order numbers and coding; handling cash deposits; receiving and processing all incoming membership and checks, verifying that the checks have been logged correctly, preparing the bank deposit, and entering receivable information into the accounting database. This position is also responsible for processing payroll and transmitting payroll, processing payments to VISA charges and accounts payable systems, generating accounts receivable, preparing accounts payable vouchers, processing weekly check run, preparing and process journal entries; processing retirement plan and transportation benefit transactions, assisting with maintaining and reconciling labor hour distribution report; assisting with month and year-end closing, compiling information and preparing 1099 forms for year-end distribution, preparing and adjusting journal entries for bank reconciliations and expense reclassifications, orienting new staff to accounting procedures and timesheet system, assisting with preparation of financial reports and year-end closings, printing standard monthly general ledger, accounts payable, and payroll reports, and assisting with preparations related to tax and agency audits.
Qualified applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related discipline and a minimum of two (2) years of hands-on accounting experience to include demonstrated experience in accounts payable and payroll. An understanding of standard accounting practices and principles including not-for-profit accounting practices and standards. Applicants must also posses the ability to effectively handle multiple, concurrent tasks and effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff, member institutions, subcontractors and the general public. This position requires advanced proficiency in standard business applications (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and in the use of accounting software applications. Knowledge of Dynamics NAV, Databasics, ADP preferred.
To apply, please forward cover letter, resume, salary requirement, and any other relevant application materials to jobs [at] oceanleadership [dot] org with the subject line, "Staff Accountant". Materials may also be mailed to Human Resources, The Consortium for Ocean Leadership, 1201 New York Avenue, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20005.
The Consortium for Ocean Leadership represents 95 of the leading public and private ocean research education institutions, aquaria and industry with the mission to advance ocean research, education and policy. Located in the heart of our nation's capital, Ocean Leadership offers a collegial work environment and excellent benefits. To learn more about us, please visit www.oceanleadership.org.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
