Junior Accountant

Hopkins House; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopkins House, a nonprofit in Alexandria, VA, is seeking a financial assistant to maintain financial records, process payroll, and assist with fulfilling the organization's financial mission. The position requires an Associate's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience in financial management.

The ideal candidate will have skills in Quickbooks and proficiency in MS Excel, possess strong attention to detail, and ensure confidentiality in financial matters. Join us in fulfilling our commitment to education and community growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of related professional experience.
• Experience in small business or nonprofit financial management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Process payroll, disburse checks, and manage payroll taxes.
• Prepare financial reports and specials projects.

Skills

General math skills

Accounting skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Proficiency in Quickbooks

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

Associate's Degree or higher

Job description

Founded in 1939, Hopkins House is a nonprofit institution that operates education enriched preschool academies, summer discovery camps, and a college and career development institute, that help build the foundation for 21st century achievement and success in the new global economy.

Job Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Assists in maintaining financial records, processing accounts payables disbursements, collecting accounts receivables, processing payroll and taxes, ordering supplies, enforcing financial policies and procedures, and preparing financial reports.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Processes accounts payable disbursements to vendors.

Collects accounts payables (i.e. tuition, fees, and government subsidies) on behalf of students.

Processes payroll, disburses paychecks, and disburses payroll taxes and other withholdings.

Orders office and other supplies.

Assists in maintaining financial records by analyzing balance sheets and general ledger accounts.

Provides financial status information by preparing special reports and projects.

Corrects errors by posting adjusting journal entries.

Maintains general ledger accounts by reconciling accounts receivable detail and control accounts; adjusting entries for amortizations prepaids; analyzing and reconciling retainage and accounts payable ledgers; preparing fixed asset depreciation and accruals.

Secures financial information by completing database backups; keeping information confidential.

Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures; complying with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.

Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Such other related duties as may, from time-to-time, be assigned.

JOB TASKS:

• Processes and maintains check requests, purchase orders, advances, and petty cash
• Prepares tuitionand space rental invoices
• Collects payments and prepares bank deposits
• Prepares payroll and tax payments
• Maintains listof fixed assets
• Prepares records for financial audits
• Maintains listof fixed assets
• Prepares weekly cash flow statements
• Prepares monthly budget and comparison reports
• Prepares quarterly budget and comparison reports

Qualifications

Associate's Degree or higher, plus 2 or more years of related professional experience.

Additional Information

Must have general math and/or accounting skills, attentive to details and confidentiality, and awareness of SFAS rules; and, general experience in small business or nonprofit financial management, and proficiency in Quickbooks and MS Excel.