Full-Time Accountant
Job Description
Position Title: Accountant
Classification: Non- Exempt
Reports to: Director of Finance or CFO
Location: 3655 Calvert St., NW
Developed by: CFO, Director of Finance, Accountant
Type: Mid Level Accounting Proficiency
Work Hours: Monday- Friday Flexible hours
Salary Range: $45,000-$55,000
About Friendship Place:
Friendship Place is a nonprofit organization, serving the Washington, DC region. We empower individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness to rebuild their lives with the involvement of the community. Friendship Place offers the most effective model for addressing homelessness, with innovative, customized programs that have positive, demonstrable results and a lasting impact on the community and beyond.
Our programs are person-centric and individualized to meet the needs and goals of individuals, families, youth/young adults and Veterans experiencing homelessness. We provide outreach, hospitality, health care, case management, housing, job placement services, and advocacy.
Position Objective
To perform required day to day accounting duties and other tasks supporting the needs of the Finance department.
Essential Job Duties
· Reviews and processes check requests (Daily)
· Records all accounting transactions within accounting software, charging expenses to associated cost centers
· Prepares journal entries as necessary
· Prepares invoices documenting expenses related to government contracts (Monthly)
· Reviews employee’s company credit card receipts and inputs into accounting software (Monthly)
· Conducts research and analysis of accounting data and accounting processes as needed
· Creates reports, enters data and performs ad hoc analyses for financial purposes as needed
· Maintains financial security by adhering to internal control and written operating policy
· Maintains confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential
· Prepares and files forms 1099 MISC with the IRS (Annually)
· Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
· Performs other duties as required
Benefits:
Low cost medical benefits (3 tiers), employer paid dental, vision, and disability insurance, 403(b) matching, generous time off
SKILLS NEEDED
Hard Skills:
Microsoft Office
Intermediate Excel Capability
English Writing Proficiency
Financial Reporting Literacy
Business Skills:
Attention to Detail
Accuracy
Efficiency
Effective communication
Deadline Adherence
Analytical Capability
Necessary Skills:
Ability to work independently in a high volume transaction environment,
Ability to maintain confidentiality within and without the organization
Capacity to operate across software applications with some training
Comfort working at both the micro-accounting level and the macro-business level
Recognition of existing accounting challenges and the ability to create solutions that respond to them
Understanding of when help is needed and the capacity to ask good questions that lead to progress.
Strong commitment to Friendship Place’s mission, including racial equity and social justice.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
· Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office functions with an intermediate to advanced emphasis on Excel
· Strong communication skills.
· At least two years of full time accounting experience (accounts payable and/or accounts receivable)
· Familiarity with at least one accounting software application, preferably Netsuite
Other Details
- Application Deadline: This job is open until filled, or the hiring manager determines that they can no longer accept applications.
- Compensation: The hiring pay range is between $45,000-$55,000 annually. Depending on the position, the starting hourly pay rate or annual salary is based on a step system. A candidate’s starting pay determination is made based on meeting the basic position requirements, and current completed education, credentials and/or work experience. Please Note: The step system is set and not open to pay negotiation. Before moving forward in the selection process, interested applicants are encouraged to discuss starting pay eligibility with the Human Resources (Talent) Department.
- Website: www.friendshipplace.org
Working conditions
Typical office conditions
Physical and Environmental Requirements
Incumbent is required to sit for extended periods of time
Extended use of a computer
Background checks
The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check.
Direct reports: None
Specific Requirements: None
How to Apply
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