Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant & AP Specialist

FSLA Classification: Exempt, Full-Time, Hybrid in DC or VA Area

Location: Washington, DC

Reports To: Controller

Revision Date: June 26, 2024

To be considered for any SJCS careers, all applicants must apply using this link SJCS Careers www.sjcs.org/careers

THIS IN NOT A FULLY REMOTE POSITION - REQUIRES AT LEAST 3 DAYS ON SITE

About St. John’s Community Services

As one of the oldest non-profit organizations founded in the District of Columbia, St. John’s Community Services (SJCS) is committed to supporting and advocating for people of all abilities. SJCS works to cultivate caring communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive, and no one is left behind. We support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as adults and children experiencing hunger and homelessness in four (4) states and the District of Columbia.

At SJCS, we pride ourselves in meeting every person we support where they are, learning who they are, and affirming their individuality, unique strengths, and hopes. It’s why we exist. Advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life is our mission, and our mission is what drives us and is at the heart of our services and programs.

What are we looking for?

We seek to find a focused, innovative, industrious junior accountant to join our growing team. As the Staff Accountant & AP Specialist, you will support the senior accountant to help streamline the company's financial processes. We would like to have a person-centered and proactive individual who works well under minimal supervision and provides excellent customer service to our internal and external vendors for all AP-related issues for account feeds and processes.

Your overall essential responsibilities will be the following:

· Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.

· Process AP invoices using GAAP principles and completing check runs, electronic requests, file feeds, and wire payments.

· Assist in processing balance sheets, income statements, and other financial statements according to legal and company financial guidelines.

· Assist with reviewing expenses, payroll records, etc.

· Immediately update financial data in databases to ensure that information is accurate.

· Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports.

· Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings.

· Inform vendors on accounting policies and procedures as needed.

· Assist with other accounting projects when needed.

• Serve as a secondary backup for payroll administration.
• Assists the Controller with the annual financial and the preparation of 403(b) plan statements.
• Prepare financial and 403(b) audit schedules and respond to requests during the audit.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

This list of responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this position is not in its entirety as other duties may be assigned and are expected to be followed.

You will catch our eye if you have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

· Proficient in using Microsoft Excel, including v-lookups and pivot tables.

· Knowledge and familiarity with accounting and tax preparation software such as Sage 50 Accounting.

· The ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

· The ability to perform accurate work to the highest standards of accountancy.

· The ability to complete work according to company deadlines with little direct supervision.

· Driven, self-motivated, and goal oriented.

· Strong critical thinking and mathematical reasoning skills.

· Superior verbal communication skills.

Extra credit will be given if you have the following experience, education, and requirements:

· Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, business, finance, math, or a related field

All SJCS employees must:

· Obtain a valid health certificate to meet SJCS or current funding authority requirements as required.

· Meet SJCS and the funding authority requirement of criminal background and record checks.

Physical and environmental conditions include:

· Enter physical limitations and work environment needs, i.e., work requires no unusual demand for physical effort except the standard risks or discomforts, requiring special safety precautions for operating a motor vehicle.

· Travel, when necessary, less than 20%.

The hiring range for this position is $63,000 to $66,000, depending on location or experience.

Other benefits include the following:

· Medical, dental, vision, STD, and other benefits and company contributions

· Retirement plans.

· Company paid LTD.

· Connectivity reimbursements (some employees)

· PTO, Vacation, and sick time off.

· Flexibility

· Family culture

· Helping other people live their best life!

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Do you think you are an excellent fit for this position? We are waiting for you to join our team! To be considered, apply today on our company website, SJCS Careers.