[YEP-DC] Job: Accounting Manager at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute

Hi everyone,

Please take a look and forward to any accountants you might know who are interested in education reform!

http://www.edexcellence.net/about-us/careers/accounting-office-manager.html 

Do you have experience in nonprofit financial and accounting practices and an understanding of office administration? Are you interested in working in a small, fast-moving, lively, and demanding work environment? Are you cheerful, bright, friendly, and eager?

If so, we're looking for you! We are the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, the nation's leading K-12 education policy think-tank. We are currently seeking a talented Accounting & Office Manager for our Washington, D.C. office. This position reports to the Institute's Director of Finance and Operations.

The Accounting & Office Manager's financial duties include:

• managing Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable;
• maintaining meticulous financial records in QuickBooks;
• preparing semi-monthly payroll journal entries
• reconciling bank accounts
• recording changes in multiple alternative investment accounts
• maintaining our financial filing system;
• working closely with senior staff to build and track program and organizational budgets;
• preparing state, local, and federal forms for filing throughout the year;
• preparing schedules for annual audit and 990 returns;
• resolving billing disputes and handling other financial matters.

The Accounting & Office Manager's administrative duties include:

• providing general office support, including overseeing the staff assistant.
• monitoring the health of office equipment, including staff computers, network server and printers, copiers, databases, iPhones, video conferencing, and phone systems.
• serving as the liaison to all third-party vendor services;
• assisting the Director of Finance and Operations with human resources administration;
• working with the Director of Finance and Operations to manage the Staff Assistant and interns.
• Monitoring offices facilities to ensure they are in good working order, coordinating maintenance staff and contractors as warranted.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in finance or accounting.
• At least three years of financial/accounting experience, including familiarity with QuickBooks, accounting, and paying bills. Nonprofit accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• Computer skills in MS Office applications as well as e-mail prowess. Experience with managing a MS Server network environment and advanced computer troubleshooting skills are preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of people, from interns to senior executives.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent computational and financial skills with an attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple assignments .
• A willingness to work hard, to learn, and to do everything necessary to support your colleagues is essential.

Office location: Downtown D.C. (Farragut Square)

Salary: 50s to low 70s, depends on experience

Benefits: Very generous. Full health and dental, 3 weeks paid vacation, retirement plan, and Metro/parking reimbursement.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume here: http://www.edexcellence.net/about-us/careers/accounting-office-manager.html

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