Accounting Associate

We are facilitating an upcoming contract position for our client, a beautiful and historic residence museum in Washington, DC. This is a temporary position to provide maternity leave coverage. We are seeking candidates fully open and able to commit to a temporary role.

Schedule:

Fully in person Monday-Friday. Parking is available and also close to red line Metro.

Timeframe:
Mid January-approximately mid April

Hourly rate: $26 an hour

• Associate's degree in Accounting at minimum, Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred, but not required.
• At least 2 years of relevant accounting and finance experience.
• General ledger and accounting system experience (MIP Fund Accounting is a plus).
• Highly professional and detail-oriented.

• Process and log-checks and cash received.
• Perform bank and general ledger reconciliations.
• Manage investment and accounting entries.
• Process credit card receipts and sales reports.
• Prepare spreadsheets and reports for deposits.
• Research issues and problems; recommend and implement solutions.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and fiscal year close and reporting.
• Ensure accounting policies are followed.
• Work closely with the Director of Finance and other accounting team members to improve accounting processes, enhance financial reporting, establish controls, and implement best practices.
• Provide back-up support to other members of Finance department during peak periods and short‑term absences.
• Establish and maintain controls over inventory in conjunction with Director of Retail Operations.
• Reconcile to general ledger.

• Provide supporting documentation and financial information for grant applications.
• Document proof of expenditure uses as follow‑up proof for grant process.

• Reports to Director of Finance.
• Interacts with various levels of staff and vendors.

• Associate

• Temporary

• Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and General Business

• Accounting, Financial Services, and Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos