Accounting AssociatePart Time

Job Description

Summary: The Accounting Associate is responsible for assisting with the company's financial plans and policies, its accounting practices, the conduct of its relationships with lending institutions and the financial community, the maintenance of its fiscal records, and the preparation of financial reports including monthly bank reconciliations. This position involves general accounting, property accounting, internal auditing, cost accounting, and budgetary.

• Maintenance of books of account (including but not limited to preparing checks, coding and posting invoices, preparing deposits, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Processing invoices.
• Assists with the preparation of monthly / quarterly financial statements.
• Liaise with project staff and support them in recordkeeping needs related to their program areas.
• Manage accounts receivable.
• Supports an internal system of handling funds.
• Maintain year-end working papers and spreadsheets and assist with preparation for any audits or independent reviews with support from the Director.
• Complete monthly reconciliation for all accounts (bank and brokerage accounts).
• Exert care and control over assets and records
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory changes and impacts on the organization's books of account.
• Maintain an accurate and complete trail of supporting documentation for all financial and bookkeeping activities.
• Maintain up-to-date, complete, and systematic filing system to support bookkeeping and financial records.
• Provide forensic accounting services, as necessary.
• Assists with effective financial controls for the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Time Management, Problem-solving, Attention to Detail, Communication (written and verbal);
Accuracy in work, Dependability.

• Minimum college degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
• 2-3 years’ experience in accounting required.
• Excellent Microsoft Suite skills.
• Must have experience with various accounting systems; highly prefer experience with Sage Intacct, AMS, , and Tallie.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• General understanding of computerized accounting systems.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office Suite; highly proficient in Excel.
• Accuracy and attention to detail while working under tight deadlines.
• Assertive, comfortable communicating with various types of individuals.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Billing experience is a plus.
• Good team player.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments and key business partners.
• Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects.
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.

Salary Information: The salary range for this position is $24.00 to $32.00 per hour, depending on experience. This is a non-exempt position, working 20 hours per week. This is a hybrid position, and the ideal candidate will be based in Washington, DC or the DMV area.

This job operates in a professional hybrid environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copy machines.

Constantly stationary; occasionally requires moving about the office and frequently to attend meetings. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. Frequently communicates and exchanges information. Seldom requires lifting of up to 10 pounds.

NLADA is committed to fair employment practices and equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, creed, ethnicity, family-care status, gender identity (including characteristics and/or expression), marital status, matriculation at a college, medical condition (including HIV/AIDS), chronic illness, pregnancy, childbirth (or other related medical conditions), membership in a labor union or union activities covered by the Act, mental disability, national origin, personal appearance, height and weight, physical disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran status.

NLADA complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human…