Staff Accountant
Company: The Conservation Fund
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
TITLE: Staff AccountantLINE OF BUSINESS/DIVISION:
Operations/FinanceFLSA STATUS: ExemptREPORTS TO: Accounting
ManagerNUMBER OF POSITIONS REPORTING TO THIS POSITION: 0LOCATION:
Arlington, VA (hybrid work arrangement available) POSITION
SUMMARYThe Staff Accountant is part of a small team of accounting
professionals responsible for all facets of the accounting process
for the organization. The Staff Accountant performs a variety of
weekly and monthly processes related to accounts payable, corporate
card management, and other general disbursements. The Staff
Accountant also serves as a key resource to field staff on
questions related to payables processing and system
troubleshooting.Must have received or be willing to receive the
COVID-19 vaccination or booster by date of hire to be considered.
Proof of vaccination required. RESPONSIBLITIES & SCOPE To perform
this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be
made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions. The Staff Accountant has day-to-day
responsibility for a variety of general accounting duties and may
cross-train in other departmental functions to serve as a backup.
The individual will be expected to work closely and collaboratively
with other team members in Finance & Accounting and with program
staff to ensure the timely and accurate processing of payables and
disbursements in the most effective and efficient manner possible.
Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:
Review, prepare, and process payables. Ensure payments are properly
supported and authorized. Set up new vendors in the system as
needed, collecting necessary documentation for accurate payments
and IRS reporting. Perform periodic vendor record maintenance and
updates, confirming a complete vendor record in the system. Serve
as the Corporate Card Administrator for the organization, issuing
new cards and providing support to employees with corporate cards.
Review and reconcile corporate credit card transactions; review
supporting documentation as needed to ensure purchases align with
company spending policies. Prepare various month-end accruals,
schedules, and adjusting entries. Lead the preparation of year-end
1099s. Set up and maintain project records in the general ledger,
ensuring accurate assignment of key project attributes. Prepare
inter-company transactions. Ensure transactions are properly
supported and authorized. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree
in Accounting or related field and at least three (3) years related
experience, or equivalent combination. Ability to work with
automated accounting systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office
Suite, particularly Excel. Good organizational, communication, and
interpersonal skills. Flexible and reliable self-starter
comfortable in a dynamic and diverse work environment. Commitment
to providing timely and accurate service. Commitment to The
Conservation Fund's mission and values. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
& EXPERIENCE Experience with Blackbaud systems. WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office setting. Estimated travel - 0%.
COMPENSATION and BENEFITSThis position offers a competitive salary,
opportunities to earn performance-based bonus compensation and a
highly competitive package of benefits including employer
contributions for health care, paid holidays, vacation and
personal/sick leave, retirement plan and more. This job description
is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the
employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new
ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice. ***To
apply, please submit cover letter resume with application**Apply at
https://www.conservationfund.org/careers. To learn more about The
Conservation Fund, visit https://www.conservationfund.org. The
Conservation Fund, a Non Profit Corporation, is an Equal
Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access
for all people regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age,
National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or
Testing, Family and Medical Leave status, Sexual Orientation and
Gender Identity or Expression. The Fund prohibits retaliation
against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in
writing, to the employer or the government, or against any
individuals who assist or practice in the investigation of any
complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination. PI200905082
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