AP Accountant

Washington DC
1225 I St, NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005, USA

Washington DC
1225 I St, NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005, USA

The International Republican Institute (IRI) advances democracy and freedom. We link people with their governments, support politicians to be responsive to citizens, and motivate those citizens to engage in the political process.

At IRI, every employee plays a crucial role in advancing our mission across the globe. We’re looking for passionate individuals who embody our Core Values and are eager to contribute to our dynamic team. Our values include:

• Respect: We lead with trust, empathy, and dignity; empowering colleagues and partners.
• Teamwork: We collaborate across teams;solve problems together;are humble and ready to learn.
• Ownership: We take initiative; champion solutions; deliver results for IRI’s mission.
• Excellence through Execution: We balance thoughtfulness with timeliness; learn from results; prioritize progress over perfection.
• Transparency: We share information openly; give direct feedback; build trust through honest communication.
• Freedom: Weare empowered to make decisions, trynew approaches, and adapt as needed.

The Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant will support and coordinate AP support functions in the Accounting Department.

This position is located in Washington, DC. The AP Accountant is expected to work in-office at least two days per week, typically Tuesdays and Thursdays.

• Entersandpostsaccounting transactions.
• Sets up wires in Cash Pro
• Posts and attaches payment confirmations in JAMIS.
• Works with the AP team to print, distributemailand file payments.
• Serves as main POC for overhead expense accounting, including review of expense reports and setup of payment through e-banking.
• Maintainsaccurateaccounting records.
• Assists with documentation requests for audits.
• Creates andmaintainsvendor files.
• Liaises with document storage company to recall and send out documentation.
• AssistsAPManager with monthly posting to GL and electronic payment.
• Serves asmainpoint of contact for ACH transfers.
• Works withAPteam to prepare monthly reconciliation of institute wide billings.
• Assists with prepofaward billing.
• Preforms other duties as assigned.

Note: This post is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required in this role. Further details of the role will be shared during the recruitment process.

We seek a passionate and experienced individual with:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration or equivalent experience.
• Minimum one year of experience in an accounting role.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experienceoperatingunder strict deadlines and ability to adapt to shifting priories.

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $24/hour to $28/hour USD.

The pay for this position is determined based on a wide variety of factors including but not limited to an individual’s professional experience, qualifications, education and other business needs along with internal equity considerations. Employees are not typically hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are made based on the aforementioned considerations.

An empathetic and dedicated work environment with generous benefits that demonstrates IRI’s commitment to all dimensions of employee wellness, including:

• Health and Wellness Support
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  Significant coverage of health, dental, and vision insurance costs. Meaningful assistance programs through an Employee…