Staff Accountant

This position is responsible for processing all accounts payable as well as various miscellaneous accounting processes, including but not limited to miscellaneous deposits, class accounts, sales tax, monthly journal entries, and petty cash. This position reports to the Controller.

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Job Description:

Admissions Print contracts for the school year Assist admissions with paperwork and admissions questions Accounts Payable Process accounts payable invoices after reviewing for proper authorizations

Assist the team in duties such as:

Print checks

Prepares checks for signatures

Mail checks

Files check stubs with invoices

Buy Now, Give Now Work with students and parents to set up purchase and sale of tickets/fundraising items

Work with parents to setup and manage class account donations and Christmas parties

Send students and parents spreadsheets for the sale items

Send parents the amounts of donations per class account

Miscellaneous Deposits Prepare miscellaneous deposits in accounting software

Log onto Square to obtain bookstore reports

Prepare miscellaneous deposit slips for cash Remote deposit the checks for miscellaneous deposits

Sales Tax Prepare monthly spreadsheet for bookstore of internal sales

Record internal sales in accounting software

Prepare monthly sales tax report

Submit online monthly report and sales tax to State of Maryland Monthly Journal Entries Assist Controller in preparing monthly journal entries of class accounts, depreciation, insurance, German Subsidy, etc.

Assist Controller in preparing monthly bank reconciliations

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Personal Leave Sick Leave Paid Holidays Employer paid Disability Insurance Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance

Retirement Plan with generous employer match

Benefits may vary depending on employment status

The German International School Washington D.C. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, age or disability in the administration of its hiring, educational policy, admissions, financial aid practices, or of its athletic and other school-administered programs.

Three to five years of related experience preferably in a non-profit organization

High degree of attention to detail, good organization skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment

Ability to effectively work with other departments, cross-train, and be a hands-on team player

Thoughtful approach; ability and desire to innovate

Excellent communication skills

Experience in developing and motivating team members and participating in collaborative work efforts cross-functional areas

Excellent telephone and in-person communication skills

Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite; strong knowledge of Excel Knowledge of Blackbaud accounting software, preferred

Experience managing school grants preferred
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