JOB TITLE: Staff Accountant
EMPLOYER: NatureServe
SUPERVISOR: Senior Staff Accountant
LOCATION: Arlington, Virginia (Washington, DC area)
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Staff Accountant works closely with the Senior Staff Accountant and NatureServe staff to process payroll, check requests, and other accounting functions as needed.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Review Travel Expense Reimbursements (TERs) and Vendors check requests for accuracy and compliance with NatureServe policies.
Enter journal entries for TERs and Vendors check requests in the accounting system.
Process regularly scheduled payroll using ADP.
Input timesheets in the accounting system.
Prepare payroll and 401(k) journal entries in the accounting system.
Download and transmit 401(k) information to 401(k) vendor. Processes Direct Deposit Requests.
Update Benefit, Overhead and TDM allocations and enter the information in the accounting system.
Allocate credit card and telecommunications charges and record the journal entries.
Support Accounting Department on an as needed basis.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business administration or 3 years of experience in accounting.
Experience with monthly reporting and reconciliation processes. Familiarity with not for profit accounting preferred. Knowledge of ADP a plus.
Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel, as well as with the remainder of the Microsoft Office suite in a Windows environment; experience using accounting and financial reporting systems required (Knowledge of Axapta and/or Report Smith a plus).
Proven ability to organize priorities, meet deadlines, and manage peak periods of activity. Demonstrated problem solving skills and attention to detail with accuracy required.
Ability to work in both team and independent settings, demonstrate initiative, exercise discretion, and maintain a customer service focus.
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
CONTACT
Send resume and cover letter to:
Attn: Job # SAC8021
NatureServe
1101 Wilson Blvd., 15th Floor
Arlington, VA 22209
FAX: 703-908-1917
E-mail: jobs@natureserve.org (Please refer to Job # SAC8021 in subject line)
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