Newlines Institute
Staff Accountant
Newlines Institute, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032
The Staff Accountant is responsible for various accounting duties, including managing accounts payable, processing payments, and handling semimonthly payroll. This role also involves reconciling general ledger accounts as part of the monthly closing process. The ideal candidate should be capable of working both independently and collaboratively while effectively prioritizing a diverse workload.Payroll
Collect and review paper and electronic timesheets and process accurate semimonthly payroll.Maintain payroll deductions, earnings, deferrals, and withholdings for all employees.Maintain and track PTO accruals and other leave programs and check for accuracy.Provide information and clarification for any employee questions related to timesheets, salary calculations, and leave balances.Accounts Payable
Process vendor invoices, including coding to appropriate projects, departments, and general ledger accounts, make payments on a timely basis (including checks and wire payments), and investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or misapplied cash transactions.Review, post, and pay monthly employee expense reports.Manage corporate credit cards, including coding to appropriate projects, departments, and general ledger accounts, and processing payments on a timely basis.Process general ledger journal entries related to Accounts Payable.Maintain vendor records and perform annual 1099 reporting.General Accounting
Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly, ensure all transactions are accurate and update supporting schedules as needed.Create and run financial reports from the accounting system.For assigned general ledger accounts, prepare auditor-requested reconciliations and provide supporting documents for year‐end financial statement audit.Participate in special projects and initiatives and provide general support as needed.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration from an accredited university; master’s degree preferred.Two-plus years of experience working with accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.Strong accounting background with demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.Demonstrated working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), nonprofit/fund accounting, college or university accounting.Experience with accounting programs, particularly QuickBooks, Great Plains, and Sage Intacct.Experience with payroll systems, particularly PayChex, Paylocity, and ADP.Advanced MS Office skills, particularly in Excel and Word.Excellent verbal and written English communication skills to support effective interaction with various levels of faculty, staff, students, and other constituents.Salary Range:
$75k – $80kSummary of Benefits
Employer-Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability InsuranceVoluntary Life, AD&D, Long-Term Disability InsurancePTO401(k) PlanWork location:
Hybrid. Will be required to report to our Fairfax, Virginia, location a minimum of three days per week.
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Collect and review paper and electronic timesheets and process accurate semimonthly payroll.Maintain payroll deductions, earnings, deferrals, and withholdings for all employees.Maintain and track PTO accruals and other leave programs and check for accuracy.Provide information and clarification for any employee questions related to timesheets, salary calculations, and leave balances.Accounts Payable
Process vendor invoices, including coding to appropriate projects, departments, and general ledger accounts, make payments on a timely basis (including checks and wire payments), and investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or misapplied cash transactions.Review, post, and pay monthly employee expense reports.Manage corporate credit cards, including coding to appropriate projects, departments, and general ledger accounts, and processing payments on a timely basis.Process general ledger journal entries related to Accounts Payable.Maintain vendor records and perform annual 1099 reporting.General Accounting
Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly, ensure all transactions are accurate and update supporting schedules as needed.Create and run financial reports from the accounting system.For assigned general ledger accounts, prepare auditor-requested reconciliations and provide supporting documents for year‐end financial statement audit.Participate in special projects and initiatives and provide general support as needed.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration from an accredited university; master’s degree preferred.Two-plus years of experience working with accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.Strong accounting background with demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.Demonstrated working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), nonprofit/fund accounting, college or university accounting.Experience with accounting programs, particularly QuickBooks, Great Plains, and Sage Intacct.Experience with payroll systems, particularly PayChex, Paylocity, and ADP.Advanced MS Office skills, particularly in Excel and Word.Excellent verbal and written English communication skills to support effective interaction with various levels of faculty, staff, students, and other constituents.Salary Range:
$75k – $80kSummary of Benefits
Employer-Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability InsuranceVoluntary Life, AD&D, Long-Term Disability InsurancePTO401(k) PlanWork location:
Hybrid. Will be required to report to our Fairfax, Virginia, location a minimum of three days per week.
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