Staff Accountant

D.C. Bar; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

D.C. Bar in Washington, DC is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Finance department with accounts payable processing, general accounting, and monthly close activities.

The role requires experience in accounting or finance, proficiency with NetSuite and Microsoft Office, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This hybrid position offers interaction with Bar members, volunteers, vendors, and staff while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Familiarity with cloud-based ERP systems.
• Proficient in Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to interact professionally with Bar members, volunteers, vendors, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable emails and rush payment requests.
• Enter invoices into NetSuite and maintain vendor records.
• Open vendor accounts and distribute W-9 forms and tax certificates.
• Prepare monthly reports for postage, rooms, printing, and Verizon wireless.
• Assist with monthly close and audit schedules.
• Support general ledger journal entries and reconciliation tasks.
• Perform ad-hoc accounting projects as needed.

Skills

Detail oriented

Deadline driven

Communication skills

Team player

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Adaptable

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Staff Accountant supports the Finance department by performing accounts payable processing, general accounting functions, and assisting with monthly close activities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviews accounts payable emails for processing rush or emergency payment requests and forwards to the Associate Manager, Accounts Payable.
• Reviews standard invoices and payment requests and enters data into NetSuite.
• Opens new vendor accounts, sends out W-9 forms for completion and Tax-Exempt Certificates to vendors.
• Uploads accounting documents to NetSuite vendor file.
• Completes credit applications.
• Prepares monthly reports for postage, meeting rooms, printing, and Verizon wireless.
• Maintains and updates Chart of Accounts.
• Performs monthly reconciliation of accounts payable and accounts receivable sub-ledgers to the general ledger.
• Assists with the preparation of routine general ledger journal entries and collects appropriate backup documentation.
• Assists with monthly close activities.
• Assists with the preparation of audit schedules for balance sheet accounts and selected revenue and expense accounts.
• Performs ad-hoc projects and research.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience with a cloud-based ERP accounting system.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented and deadline driven. Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Must work well in a team environment and be able to interact, including in-person, with Bar members, volunteers, vendors, the public and Bar employees.
• Must work well under pressure, possess excellent organizational abilities, and able to manage several priorities in a day.
• Must be adaptable, creative, and self-motivated.
• Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with NetSuite ERP accounting system
• Experience in a membership association or nonprofit environment.

This position is currently a hybrid position, with days worked in the office and days worked remotely. The hybrid status of this position may change at any time subject to the Bar’s discretion.

Job duties may change over time based on organizational/department needs.

The D.C. Bar is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

The Bar is committed to providing qualified individuals with reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, pursuant to applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

As part of the accommodation process, we will conduct an individualized interactive process and may ask you for additional information. Any final hiring decisions or start dates may be delayed while the accommodation review process is ongoing if the individual cannot begin work without the requested accommodation.