Junior Accountant

Area:                   Junior Accountant
Dept:                   Finance and Accounting
Status:                Full-Time with Benefits – Non-exempt position

Location:            Washington DC
Reports to:          Controller

PURPOSE:

Performs assigned duties in the areas of accounts payable, expense management, journal entries and general ledger maintenance, filing and general finance and accounting support

   1. Responsible for Accounts Payable processing and verification necessary to ensure accurate payment of all legitimate invoices on a timely basis to include:
   2. review of all vendor invoices
   3. voucher preparation
   4. routing of invoices to proper staff for approval
   5. tracking invoices to ensure timely payments
   6. review of proper accounting and project codes to vouchers
   7. accurate Accounts Payable module data entry
   8. check preparation and final mailing of checks to vendors
   9. filing and maintenance of permanent paid invoice file
  10. communicating with staff and vendors regarding errors or questions on invoices
  11. handling of general accounts payable matters

    * Responsible for preparing journal entries into the general ledger for both Headquarters accounting and Chapter accounting activities as needed
    * Perform expense analysis for departments, and make necessary accruals on a monthly basis.
    * Maintain prepaid expense and travel advance account reconciliations.
    * Assist with inter-company account reconciliations.
    * Assist with accounts receivable reconciliations.
    * Responsible for maintaining petty cash.
    * Reconciles credit card statements, travel vouchers, and travel advances.
    * Maintains file of accounting documents for easy retrieval.
    * Responds to e-mail, letter mail and telephone requests by staff and vendors.
    * Assists with opening and distributing mail as needed.
    * Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

    * Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting
    * Minimum of 2-3 years professional accounting experience preferably in non-profit accounting experience desired but not required
    * Familiarity with GAAP and non-profit accounting concepts, practices, and procedures
    * Knowledge of accounting software preferred; Microsoft Great Plains
    * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and word processing required
    * Ability to communicate well with staff, clients and vendors
    * Self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision
    * Willingness to learn
    * Well organized, efficient and attentive to detail
    * Strong problem-solving skills
    * Flexibility in assuming additional responsibilities    

TO APPLY:

Please submit your resume/CV and cover letter via:

         1. Email (preferred, with “Junior Accountant” in the subject line of the email) to: [email protected],
         2. Fax: 202 293 0853 or
         3. Regular mail:

ATTN: Human Resources Department

Women for Women International

4455 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 200

Washington, DC  20008

Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.

The position will remain open until filled. Applicants will be contacted directly to schedule an interview.

Please respect our “no phone calls” policy.

Non-US citizens applying for regular positions based in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

Women for Women International is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, religion, gender, disability, and/or sexual orientation.

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