Job Details
Job Description:Location:
Washington, DC
Application Deadline:
When filled
Please Note:
Solidarity Center staff enjoy a hybrid telework/in-person schedule. All candidates applying for this role will be expected to work in the Washington, D.C. office a minimum of three days per week unless an ADA or health-related exemption is approved.
Summary:Solidarity Center seeks a highly detail-oriented accounting professional who is mission-driven and wants to work in a diverse, international nonprofit environment. The General Accountant is responsible for all aspects of accounting relating to headquarters programs and assigned departments, serving as the primary contact between accounting and assigned departments or teams.
The General Accountant processes all expense claims, travel expense reports, and review all related payables for the assigned departments to ensure that they are in accordance with USG regulations and are allowable charges within the meaning of 2 CFR 200. The General Accountant is also responsible for reconciling all Solidarity Center headquarters bank accounts, headquarters fixed assets schedule, prepaid accounts and Accounts Receivable.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Working knowledge of accounting theory and government grant regulations including 2 CFR 200
Minimum of two years' experience in accounting
Prior experience with non-profit organizations (desired but not required)
Intermediate skill in Excel, proficiency in Microsoft Word and working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint accounting software
Ability to work independently in order to complete assigned tasks
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate work
Specific Duties:
Reconcile all headquarters bank accounts on a monthly basis
Review and audit travel expense reports for headquarters program staff and assigned units
Review and audit program related expenses for the headquarters departments
Review monthly/quarterly financial reports with Program Officers for headquarters programs and assigned departments, and identify areas of potential overspending
Notify appropriate managers regarding problems with timely resolution of potential or actual cost overruns
Analyze and review balance sheet accounts such as deposits, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, accounts receivable reconciliation and other accounts as assigned (not related to the field offices)
Prepare journal entries for headquarters fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses and other recurring entries
Prepare account receivable invoices
Assist as required in research and account analysis related to outside audits
Employment Type:
Full Time
Years Experience:
1 - 3 years
Salary:
$64,301 Annual
Bonus/Commission:
No
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