Staff Accountant

Company: The Heritage Foundation
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Title: - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Staff AccountantReports to: - - - - - - -Director, Finance & ControllerJob Summary: - - - - -The Staff Accountant is a valued member of the Finance and Accounting team that provides exceptional financial leadership and informed guidance to the Organization as a whole. The Staff Accountant is fully committed to vigorously implementing the mission, objectives, and goals of the Finance and Accounting team as well as being a catalyst for maintaining a high-intensity, high-performance culture. - This position is responsible for coding and preparing journal entries for the daily activity of the Heritage Foundation and its affiliates. - This includes but is not limited to daily transactions including, donor receipts, expense reimbursements, voucher entries, vendor payments, ACH processing, and petty cash disbursements.Job Duties:

• Responsible for general ledger maintenance, including preparing journal entries, reconciling receipts, and processing disbursements for multiple entities
• Responsible for coding, processing and routing vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements. -Maintain vendor files and secure vendor payment information.
• Responsible for processing incoming cash receipts, pledges and credit card journal entries as received from the Development department on a daily basis.
• Record revenues from alternative revenue sources and maintain accuracy of accounts receivable processes, including stock gifts and donor-restricted gifts
• Support the monthly bank reconciliation process and complete month-end reconciliations as directed.
• Provide support of ongoing accounts receivable and accounts payable functions and general ledger reclassifications.
• Assist with weekly payment processing, vendor maintenance and recurring monthly journal entries.
• Responsible for identifying and recommending areas for improvement.
• Assist with customer service support to Heritage staff, including but not limited to training on various accounting invoice, expense, and travel systems; responding to expense and invoice inquiries; and facilitating special arrangements or rush handling requests.
• Support the Vice President, Accounting & Finance and Director, Finance & Controller with various administrative duties and projects as assigned. Qualifications:Education: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Bachelor of Science in accounting, finance or related field required. - - - - - - - - - - - Experience: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Minimum of 0 to 3 years of general accounting experience, preferably in the nonprofit space, and specifically 501(c)(3)s. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Microsoft Dynamics SL, Microsoft Dynamics Management Reporter, Concur Invoice & Expense experience is a plus, not required.Communication: - - - - - - - - Excellent writing and presentation skills. - Ability to receive and provide constructive criticism aimed at achieving high-performance standards. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dedication to superior customer service to internal staff, and the ability to promote a positive, collaborative atmosphere.Other Requirements:
  Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.Proficiency in Excel is required with an ability to create and maintain complex spreadsheets. - Working knowledge of MS Office.A strong attention to detail and willingness to support the Finance & Accounting team in delivering high quality reporting.Personal and professional integrity.Ability to juggle multiple tasks including prioritizing and organizing workflows to meet deadlines. - Commitment to the Heritage vision and mission for America.Powered by JazzHR

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