Sr. Staff Accountant (Washington, DC)

September 11, 2022 7:00 pm
Washington D.C.

$1,500per week

A highly respected national scientific society, headquartered in DC, is seeking an experienced, hands-on, professional Staff Accountant to join their amazing team. This organization, whose purpose is to enhance the scientific understanding of the universe, has a top-notch team of dedicated professionals across the country working together to further their goals. This organization offer a very family friendly, employee friendly work environment, and has a deep understanding of work life integration.The position comes with exceptional benefits (the standard package plus way above average sick and vacation leave, paid time off to volunteer in your community, and an annual 10% of your base salary contribution to a pension account (starts after one full year of employment.). And more!
The detailed job description is below – this hands-on position is perfect for a professional who wants to roll up their sleeves and get the work done.

Responsibilities:

General Ledger:
• Prepare journal entries to record bank activity on a weekly basis.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Reconcile the online store inventory with the fulfillment service.
• Reconcile Deferred subscription revenue.
• Assist the Financial Analyst in reconciliation of the due to and from S&T and all prepaid accounts.
Online Store Responsibilities:
• Manage the inventory in conjunction with other staff members.
• Ensure that the inventory at our fulfilment service is accurately maintained.
• Ensure that all inventory imports are accurate before entering into Solomon.
Accounts Payable:
• Prepare check requests weekly
• Manage the Skytel invoice mailbox.
• Prepare 1099 forms annually.
• Manage the payment of sales taxes from the magazine and store with all the required states.
• Assist in the review process of check runs and journal entries.
Accounts Receivable:
• Prepare invoices (advertising and misc) monthly.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable monthly.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA preferred
• Minimum five years of experience with double entry accounting required in a nonprofit, magazine publishing or government organization.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Experience with state sales tax reporting and tax remittance requirements.
• Experience managing merchandise inventory.
• Ability to read/interpret financial reports and to follow established accounting procedures with accuracy and care required.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word
• Proficiency with MS Dynamics SL preferred
• Familiarity with iMIS membership system preferred.
• Ability to meet insurance requirements for cash handling required. and
• Ability to execute responsibilities with light supervision required.

If you are interested in this terrific opportunity, please apply today! Thanks. We look forward to hearing from you.