National Democratic Institute, Accounts Payable Accountant Job Vacancy, Monday 7th, November 2011

NDI seeks an Accounts Payable Accountant to facilitate all payable functions for the organization. This position is responsible for completing payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, recording and reconciling invoices. Accounts payable experience is required; general ledger knowledge strongly preferred. This position requires the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial data, as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial and employee data. The successful candidate must possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, as well as strong spreadsheet, general computer, organizational and time management skills. This position is based in Washington, DC and reports to NDI’s Controller.

Primary Responsibilities

• Receive vendor invoices and requests for disbursements; reviewing for accuracy, validity and proper documentation.
• Ensure compliance with organization policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Respond to vendor and staff inquiries; performing necessary research and resolution of disputed items.
• Code and post the invoices into the accounting software (Costpoint); prints edit report for review and upon approval, print the checks.
• Attach supporting documentation to printed checks and submit them for review to the Controller or Director of Finance.
• Obtain authorized personnel signatures and distribute checks.
• Processes wires in online banking system.
• Maintains accounts payable forms, vendor files, check supply and check copies.
• Perform required maintenance on vendor data, including addition, deletion and updating of vendor name, address and tax information as required.
• Maintain Accounts Payable aging and monthly reconciliation to general ledger.
• Prepares and distributes the annual Form 1099 in accordance with Federal policies.
• Assist as directed with NDI’s annual financial audit and program specific audits.
• Serves as back-up to Senior Accounting Assistant.
• Performs research and other duties as assigned by Chief Financial Officer, Director of Finance, and Controller.

Required Skills

• Associates Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff and vendors.
• Strong oral and written communications skills to effectively present detailed financial information, respond to questions.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret government and organization rules and regulations.
• Experience with a nonprofit organization preferred.
• Capability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to practice discretion and maintain the confidentiality and security of accounting records.
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail and accuracy.
• Fluency in oral and written English.

Experience Required

• Expert Excel skills required, with proficient skills in Word and accounting-related software.
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant accounts payable experience required. Additional years of relevant work experience may be substituted for educational requirement on a one-for-one basis.
• Experience with a large general ledger software system or Deltek Costpoint a plus.

How to apply: 

APPLY VIA URL:
http://ndi.silkroad.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjob&jobid...