National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 11 hours ago
Accounting Associate(Part Time)
Washington, DC
Part-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$24/hr - $32/hr
2+ years expNLADA is America’s oldest and largest nonprofit association devoted to excellence in delivering legal services to those who cannot afford counsel. The Accounting Associate is responsible for assisting with financial plans and policies, maintaining fiscal records, and preparing financial reports.
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Responsibilities
Maintenance of books of account (including but not limited to preparing checks, coding and posting invoices, preparing deposits, journal entries, and reconciliations
Processing invoices
Assists with the preparation of monthly / quarterly financial statements
Liaise with project staff and support them in recordkeeping needs related to their program areas
Manage accounts receivable
Supports an internal system of handling funds
Maintain year-end working papers and spreadsheets and assist with preparation for any audits or independent reviews with support from the Director
Complete monthly reconciliation for all accounts (bank and brokerage accounts)
Exert care and control over assets and records
Maintain current knowledge of regulatory changes and impacts on the organization's books of account
Maintain an accurate and complete trail of supporting documentation for all financial and bookkeeping activities
Maintain up-to-date, complete, and systematic filing system to support bookkeeping and financial records
Provide forensic accounting services, as necessary
Assists with effective financial controls for the organization
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum college degree in accounting, finance or related field required
2-3 years' experience in accounting required
Excellent Microsoft Suite skills
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
General understanding of computerized accounting systems
Excellent working knowledge of MS Office Suite; highly proficient in Excel
Accuracy and attention to detail while working under tight deadlines
Assertive, comfortable communicating with various types of individuals
Good interpersonal and customer service skills
Good team player
Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments and key business partners
Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects
Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts
Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures
Preferred
Billing experience is a plus
Experience with Sage Intacct, re.members (AMS), Bill.com, and Tallie
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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