Senior Accounting Associate
- $75,000 to $80,000 Yearly
- Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
- Full-Time
SUMMARY:
Our client, four prominent National Pension and Retirement Benefit Funds, headquartered in Washington, DC, is actively seeking a meticulous and proactive Accounting Associate to complement their team. This role offers not only the opportunity to contribute to a significant organization but also boasts an array of impressive benefits. Imagine enjoying comprehensive 100% employer-paid medical coverage, a pension plan generously funded by the employer, and a 401(k) plan featuring a matching contribution of up to 5%. While the position currently requires onsite presence, our client provides a transportation fringe benefit program to alleviate associated commuting expenses. This is a remarkable opportunity you won't want to overlook
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure compliance with Fund’s policies and procedures, federal and state laws and regulations, fiscal management best practices, and generally accepted accounting standards.
- Assist with overseeing the daily operations of general accounting, treasury and systems management.
- Manage Accounts Receivable including daily deposits, transfers, and postings in Sage accounting software.
- Record monthly pensioner checks and changes and review for inaccuracies.
- Manage Accounts Payable, gather and verify invoices received for appropriate documentation and prepare invoice summaries.
- Assist with daily cash management. Review prior and current day transaction banking reports to ensure proper classification and recording in accounting system.
- Review, code and process manual checks, wires and ach payments.
- Reconcile monthly benefit payments, voids and ach returns to Bridgeway registers.
- Assist in overseeing the preparation of all required financial statements and reports for internal and external use as well as for audit and tax purposes.
- Manage Form 1099-R reconciliation spreadsheets throughout the year related to lump sum payments, death benefits, etc.
- Assist with positive pay related to verification of checks.
- Assist with 401(k) Funding requests and Employer fee mailings.
- Review the general ledger to monitor accounting inaccuracies and imbalances.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, 2+ years accounting experience preferred.
- Must possess proficient data entry or keypunch skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Experience in accounts receivable is advantageous but not mandatory.
- Demonstrating logical thinking is essential.
- Proficiency in English and mathematics is required.
- Competence with Microsoft Word and Excel is necessary.
- We seek a reliable individual capable of efficiently managing various tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Strong analytical abilities are highly valued.
- Demonstrating proficiency in following instructions and working autonomously is crucial.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
- Punctuality and good attendance required.
- Professional appearance and demeanor required.
- Foster teamwork and display a positive attitude.
- Respectful of others in the workplace.
- Exhibit productive mannerisms.
BENEFITS:
Coverage includes health, hospitalization, dental, eye care, life insurance, defined benefit pension plan, and 401(k) Plan with up to 5% match, dependent care plan, transportation fringe benefit program, and tuition reimbursement.
Address
National Pension and Retirement Benefit Funds
Washington, DCIndustry
Finance and Insurance
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