Staff Accountant
Company: The American Psychiatric Association
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
The Staff Accountant I perform a variety of accounting
activities related to receivables; compiles, computes, and records
transactions into the organization's financial accounting system;
and checks transactions to locate and resolve discrepancies.
-DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for account reconciliations
including maintenance of schedule of balances for assigned balance
sheet accounts and coordinating with budget managers on
discrepanciesResponsible for preparing, reviewing, and submitting
journal entries within our accounting systemResponsible for daily
review and reconciliation of 3 bank accountsMaintains a list of
outstanding checks and coordinates with vendors and appropriate APA
staff to resolve issues for appropriate resolution within state and
federal rules and regulationsAdvises APA staff and responds to
internal and external queries through policy interpretationRecord
funds received/owed by wire, ACH, credit card and check daily
within subledger and general ledger systemReconciles the investment
accounts monthly and quarterlyProcesses payroll biweekly, audits
timesheets for completion and accuracy from staff, submits journal
entry, prepares reports in system for staffWorks closely with the
Senior Grants Accounting Manager on labor allocations for Indirect
Cost (IDC) and Grant ReportingResponsible for merchant accounts and
loans journal entriesAssists in preparing audit schedules in
support of the annual financial statement auditProvides support to
the Meetings and Finance Department during our Annual MeetingAids
in the development of new policies and proceduresBackup for AP
specialist and other duties as assigned -COMPETENCIESThe Staff
Accountant's performance on these duties and responsibilities will
be measured using the following competencies: -SCOPE &
IMPACTPerforms more complex administrative or operational processes
for Finance department to maintain Intacct, Paycom and other
accounting systemsContributes knowledge and skills to the
day-to-day activities of Finance and HR, in reconciliations,
processing payroll and investmentsProvides suggestions and
recommendations that improve processes and increase
efficiencyDemonstrates proficiency in the use of accounting
systemsSuccess is frequently measured by completing a small to
medium set of tasks and demonstrating defined individual and group
work environment behaviors -COMPLEXITY, PROBLEM SOLVING &
DECISION-MAKINGWork is primarily routine as methods and procedures
are well-defined, but offers opportunity for being able to problem
solve and work with supervisor to be more effective with accounting
issuesPropose plans to manage direct responsibilities and assist
with other aspects of the Finance department more
effectivelyDevelops short-term plans/priorities for meeting
individual goalsIdentifies problems and issues. Implements known
solutions with management approvalRecognizes out-of-scope problems
and escalates them to the appropriate level -RELATIONSHIP
MANAGEMENT & AUTHORITYRelationships primarily center on
collaborative work efforts within Finance and all APA's
departmentsRelationships may include significant face-to-face
interactions with members, customers, and vendorsAccurately
differentiates and prioritizes information and/or issues and
determines who needs to be consulted or kept informedUses tact and
discretion to obtain cooperation and understanding on routine and
non-routine matters -ORGANIZATIONAL KNOWLEDGEDemonstrates a general
understanding of the Staff Accountant I relationships and
responsibilities within the Finance departmentDemonstrates general
knowledge of policies, procedures, and terminology of the Finance
department -SUPERVISIONNo direct management or supervisor duties -
REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONSBA/BS or least 2-3
years of relevant job experienceMinimum 2- 5 years of experience
within accounts payable and receivable, preferably within
non-profits or an associationMust exercise independent judgement in
the processing and resolution of routine accounts payable
mattersKnowledge and understanding of PayrollDemonstrate and
utilize a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulationsEOE,
including disability/vetsSalary-$28.35-$32.76/hourPandoLogic.
Category:Finance, Keywords:Staff Accountant, Location:Washington,
DC-20024
Keywords: The American Psychiatric Association, Silver Spring , Staff Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Washington, Maryland
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