National Partnership for Women & Families
Junior Accountant
National Partnership for Women & Families, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Type
Full-time
Description
The National Partnership for Women & Families is a nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization that fights for equity for all women and families. We're passionate about making change on big issues such as equal pay for all women, paid leave for working families and access to affordable health care that provides abortion and reproductive care. We advocate on the Hill and for federal, state and local policy.
We are seeking a
Junior Accountant
to assist with the organization's accounting, financial and data management processes. The Junior Accountant is responsible for all aspects of Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable, assisting in maintaining and reconciling the general ledger, including month-end and year-end closings, donor reconciliations, bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, grants accounting, preparation of audit schedules, and other critical fiscal management responsibilities. The Junior Accountant will adhere to and seek to improve existing internal controls while complying with and staying abreast of GAAP. The Junior Accountant plays a key role in the organization's ability to meet its program goals and, ultimately, achieve its mission.
The Junior Accountant position is based in Washington, DC and reports to the Senior Accountant. The National Partnership is a hybrid organization where staff are required to report to the office a minimum four (4) days a month.
Responsibilities:
Process Netsuite account payables, maintain current vendor list, maintain vendor 1099 records and filing 1099 reports;Process all cash receipts, maintain daily cash control report, make all deposits, prepare monthly cash receipt summaries and update cash flow spreadsheet;Assist with bank reconciliations;Reconcile company credit card transactions, obtain and maintain staff receipts and post to Netsuite;Manage account receivables, maintain invoice log, reconcile receivable accounts, and follow-up on receipts;Maintain time allocations from payroll software and apply to salary allocations;Assist in preparing semi-monthly payroll;Maintain and reconcile employee travel related expenses;Assist in preparation of monthly closing journal entries;Reconcile monthly health, dental and long-term disability insurance invoices to payroll and propose monthly journal entries;Maintain online filing system, including paid bills and consultant contracts;Assist with the budgeting and annual audit process.Qualifications:
The candidate must possess:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent work experience;At least 3-5 years' work experience in an Accountant or Junior Accountant position, with specific experience with Accounts Payable, cash management and closing entries;Strong analytical and organizational skills;Demonstrated ability to maintain the department's information and materials in an accurate and organized way with strong attention to detail;Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word;Demonstrated ability to use time management in order to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and deliver work on time with limited supervision;Knowledge of basic accounting procedures and GAAP;Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process;Hands-on experience with an accounting software required, Netsuite preferred;Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a smaller environment;Team player with a positive attitude and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization;Interested in expanding your analysis and knowledge about diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism and the role that racial inequity plays in our society; committed to building and/or deepening your commitment to racial justice work.
Classification
The National Partnership recognizes a staff bargaining unit, National Partnership United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70, a union for non-profit workers. This position is
NOT
included in the NP United bargaining unit.
Salary and Benefits
The salary range for this role is $67,531-$83,266 with the exact salary determined by years of relevant experience, in alignment with NPWF's compensation setting criteria.
The National Partnership provides a generous benefits package that includes generous paid time off including paid federal holidays plus an office closure the last week of December; comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; 403B and SEP-IRA retirement options; health, transit, parking, and dependent care flexible spending accounts; life insurance and long term disability insurance; paid family and medical leave for eligible employees; and more.
The Junior Accountant is a full-time position based in our Washington, DC office. The National Partnership maintains a hybrid work environment where staff are required to be in the office a minimum of 4 days per month, with additional in-office and in-person days determined by your role and job responsibilities.
Office and Team Culture
The National Partnership is a 50+ person staff that fosters a collaborative culture. We have a collegial work environment. The National Partnership is committed to protecting our employees and our communities from COVID-19. Toward that goal, the National Partnership requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and completely up to date via an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination. Fully Vaccinated is defined by the CDC as being 2 weeks after the final dose in a primary series of COVID-19 vaccines (2 doses of Pfizer or Moderna, 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson). Up to date means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible. New employees must be fully vaccinated before their start date, and up-to-date as soon as eligible, unless an exemption due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief or practice is granted.
The National Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to racial equity and social justice. We make a particular effort to recruit people of color to apply for open positions. People of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and people with other historically underrepresented identities are encouraged to apply. Please see EEO is the Law and Equal Employment Opportunity for more information.
Salary Description
$67,531-$83,266
Full-time
Description
The National Partnership for Women & Families is a nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization that fights for equity for all women and families. We're passionate about making change on big issues such as equal pay for all women, paid leave for working families and access to affordable health care that provides abortion and reproductive care. We advocate on the Hill and for federal, state and local policy.
We are seeking a
Junior Accountant
to assist with the organization's accounting, financial and data management processes. The Junior Accountant is responsible for all aspects of Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable, assisting in maintaining and reconciling the general ledger, including month-end and year-end closings, donor reconciliations, bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, grants accounting, preparation of audit schedules, and other critical fiscal management responsibilities. The Junior Accountant will adhere to and seek to improve existing internal controls while complying with and staying abreast of GAAP. The Junior Accountant plays a key role in the organization's ability to meet its program goals and, ultimately, achieve its mission.
The Junior Accountant position is based in Washington, DC and reports to the Senior Accountant. The National Partnership is a hybrid organization where staff are required to report to the office a minimum four (4) days a month.
Responsibilities:
Process Netsuite account payables, maintain current vendor list, maintain vendor 1099 records and filing 1099 reports;Process all cash receipts, maintain daily cash control report, make all deposits, prepare monthly cash receipt summaries and update cash flow spreadsheet;Assist with bank reconciliations;Reconcile company credit card transactions, obtain and maintain staff receipts and post to Netsuite;Manage account receivables, maintain invoice log, reconcile receivable accounts, and follow-up on receipts;Maintain time allocations from payroll software and apply to salary allocations;Assist in preparing semi-monthly payroll;Maintain and reconcile employee travel related expenses;Assist in preparation of monthly closing journal entries;Reconcile monthly health, dental and long-term disability insurance invoices to payroll and propose monthly journal entries;Maintain online filing system, including paid bills and consultant contracts;Assist with the budgeting and annual audit process.Qualifications:
The candidate must possess:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent work experience;At least 3-5 years' work experience in an Accountant or Junior Accountant position, with specific experience with Accounts Payable, cash management and closing entries;Strong analytical and organizational skills;Demonstrated ability to maintain the department's information and materials in an accurate and organized way with strong attention to detail;Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word;Demonstrated ability to use time management in order to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and deliver work on time with limited supervision;Knowledge of basic accounting procedures and GAAP;Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process;Hands-on experience with an accounting software required, Netsuite preferred;Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a smaller environment;Team player with a positive attitude and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization;Interested in expanding your analysis and knowledge about diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism and the role that racial inequity plays in our society; committed to building and/or deepening your commitment to racial justice work.
Classification
The National Partnership recognizes a staff bargaining unit, National Partnership United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70, a union for non-profit workers. This position is
NOT
included in the NP United bargaining unit.
Salary and Benefits
The salary range for this role is $67,531-$83,266 with the exact salary determined by years of relevant experience, in alignment with NPWF's compensation setting criteria.
The National Partnership provides a generous benefits package that includes generous paid time off including paid federal holidays plus an office closure the last week of December; comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; 403B and SEP-IRA retirement options; health, transit, parking, and dependent care flexible spending accounts; life insurance and long term disability insurance; paid family and medical leave for eligible employees; and more.
The Junior Accountant is a full-time position based in our Washington, DC office. The National Partnership maintains a hybrid work environment where staff are required to be in the office a minimum of 4 days per month, with additional in-office and in-person days determined by your role and job responsibilities.
Office and Team Culture
The National Partnership is a 50+ person staff that fosters a collaborative culture. We have a collegial work environment. The National Partnership is committed to protecting our employees and our communities from COVID-19. Toward that goal, the National Partnership requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and completely up to date via an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination. Fully Vaccinated is defined by the CDC as being 2 weeks after the final dose in a primary series of COVID-19 vaccines (2 doses of Pfizer or Moderna, 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson). Up to date means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible. New employees must be fully vaccinated before their start date, and up-to-date as soon as eligible, unless an exemption due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief or practice is granted.
The National Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to racial equity and social justice. We make a particular effort to recruit people of color to apply for open positions. People of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and people with other historically underrepresented identities are encouraged to apply. Please see EEO is the Law and Equal Employment Opportunity for more information.
Salary Description
$67,531-$83,266