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Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Accountant

Stimson Center
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/28/2025

Job Description

Job Description

THE HENRY L. STIMSON CENTER

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Accountant

FTE : 40 hours per week

Salary : $55,000-79,000

Location : Washington, DC

The Henry L. Stimson Center (Stimson), a nonpartisan global security think tank located in Washington, DC seeks a full-time AP / AR Accountant . Reporting to the Accounting Director, the AP / AR Accountant will be a key part of the finance team.

We seek an energetic, organized, detail-oriented, customer-focused, proactive, innovative individual who can excel in a dynamic environment with medium to high-volume invoice loads.

Essential Functions :

  • Manage the AP process, including the online AP system and related functions
  • Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and employees
  • Manage AP inbox
  • Review, process, and code vendor invoices and expense reimbursements for accuracy and completeness
  • Assist vendors and employees with the online AP system, as needed
  • Ensure that vendor invoices and expense reimbursements are processed and paid timely and accurately
  • Resolve invoice discrepancies and disputes
  • Maintain vendor records and AP filing system for W-9s and authorization forms
  • Run sanctions checks for vendors and maintain related files
  • Process outgoing domestic and international wire payments
  • Follow up with bank on wire payment issues
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
  • Set up 1099 vendors in AP online system and prepare 1099s at year-end
  • Manage the corporate credit card program
  • Assist with annual audit preparation.
  • Perform AR related functions, as needed
  • Assist with AR invoicing and compiling invoice documentation, as needed

Qualifications :

  • A bachelor's degree in finance and / or accounting or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of 2 years work experience managing AP accounting functions; experience with non-profits and federal grants preferred
  • Knowledge of GAAP, particularly as it applies to accounting requirements of nonprofit organizations preferred
  • Meticulous organizational skills, attention to detail, and love for processes and systems
  • Customer service focus with strong interpersonal skills
  • A willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and an ability to respond to requests quickly
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and schedule work activities while managing time efficiently
  • Ability to follow instructions as may be directed, but capacity to self-manage
  • Willingness to solicit and impart feedback to improve processes
  • An innovative spirit, a way with people, a calm-under-pressure and flexible approach when things move quickly
  • Confidentiality and discretion, accountability, professionalism, and commitment to excellence
  • Intermediate Excel skills and familiarity with Anybill, QuickBooks Online and SalesForce or similar accounting / budget management systems preferred
  • Application requirements :

    Qualified candidates should submit cover letter with salary requirements and resume.

    Employee Benefits

    15 Vacation Days, 10 Sick Days, 13 Paid Holidays, Medical and Dental Insurance, Retirement Match, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan, Commuting, Wellness, Education Benefits, Parental Leave, and Bereavement Leave.

    Stimson is an equal opportunity. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable laws.

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