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Staff Accountant
Bipartisan Policy Center
Accounting & Finance
Washington, DC, USA
Posted on Saturday, October 14, 2023
The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is a Washington, DC-based think tank that helps policymakers work across the aisle to craft bipartisan solutions. By connecting lawmakers, delivering data and context, negotiating policy details, and creating space for bipartisan collaboration, BPC ensures democracy can function on behalf of all Americans. We believe that bipartisanship combines the best ideas of both parties to create even better, lasting policy.
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the AP Staff Accountant will be responsible for administering all aspects of the weekly accounts payables functions and monthly credit card reconciliations, as well as assisting with financial reporting, month-end and year-end close. This position is scheduled at seventy percent of a full-time position (32 hours per week).
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review all invoices and check requests for accuracy and relevant authorization
- Assign appropriate accounting code, department and task
- Process check requests, wire transfers and ACH payments
- Maintain AP vendor files (address, W-9, etc.)
- Perform weekly scanning and filing of all payables transactions
- Prepare monthly analysis of AP accounts
- Prepare all cash deposits and maintain the Deposits binder
- Prepare all credit card journal entries for month-end
- Verify the accuracy of consultants’ payments against contracts’ schedule
- Resolve invoice discrepancies as needed
- Review and reconcile corporate credit cards on a monthly basis and maintain activity spreadsheet
- Correspond with vendors/employees and respond to inquiries
- Prepare 1099s and other year-end close activities with Senior staff
- Assist team with month-end, year-end closing and audit activities
- Assist Senior Staff and Accounting Manager on ad hoc basis
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2-3 years of relevant accounts payable experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent prioritization and task ownership skills
- Outstanding attention to details
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
- Experience with an accounting software is a plus
BPC offers a highly competitive salary and provides generous benefits. Individuals interested in this position should send resume, cover letter, and writing sample in one document. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. BPC does not sponsor employment visas.
BPC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
COVID Guidelines
The health and safety of our community is our highest priority. As such, the Bipartisan Policy Center is encouraging all newly hired staff members to be fully vaccinated with an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccine, and to receive a booster shot as soon as eligible
Work Schedule
The work/life balance of employees is a priority for the Bipartisan Policy Center. As a result, BPC is currently operating on a hybrid schedule. Employees at BPC are currently coming into the office three times a week. Exact time and schedules will be determined between an employee and their manager.