Staff Accountant

Company: The American Psychiatric Association
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 25, 2024

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

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