Accounting Associate(Part Time)

Summary: The Accounting Associate is responsible for assisting with the companys 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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 organizations 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.

Competencies

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

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

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.

Additional Information :

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.  

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

Physical Demands: 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 Resources.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time