Public Interest Registry · 3 hours ago
Staff Accountant I
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expPublic Interest Registry is seeking a Staff Accountant I who will be primarily responsible for travel and expense accounting, credit/collections administration, and cash receipts. The role involves processing daily transactions, reconciling accounts, and assisting with audits and financial reporting.
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Responsibilities
Process daily transactions in the general ledger and prepare/record assigned monthly journal entries as part of the month end close
Reconcile balance sheet accounts, and resolve accounting discrepancies and/or irregularities in accordance with the month-end close schedule
Develop ad hoc schedules and spreadsheets to assist in review and analysis of financial records
Assist in annual audit and 990 tax return preparation, ensuring audit and tax schedules are prepared and submitted for review on a timely basis
Recommend improvements for financial procedures, objectives, and policies to enhance accounting operations and create efficiencies
Ensure compliance with applicable standards, rules, regulations and systems of internal control
Assist with various annual state, federal and regulatory filings
Clearly and concisely convey technical information orally and in writing to individuals
Assist in creating training documents and presentations
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Perform daily banking activities such as analysis of incoming wires and deposits, processing ACH transactions, communicating any identified problems to the applicable team member and ensuring timely posting
Record credit card deposits, prepare journal entries and related reconciliations, and manage chargeback responses
Research and respond to customer inquiries in a timely manner
Maintain accounts receivable aging and ensure that issues are escalated promptly
Prepare monthly investment journal entries, related reconciliations and year end roll forward schedules
Review and process corporate card transactions and follow-up with departments to ensure all accounting issues are resolved
Review and process business travel expense reports utilizing the Company’s expense management system
Ensure expenses are in compliance with company travel policy/procedures, GAAP, IRS guidelines, etc
Lead in researching/reporting/reconciling expense report discrepancies
Update and create procedure manuals as necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
2-4 years financial and accounting (GAAP) preferably in a similar non-profit and/or for-profit environment. Management/Supervisory experience not required
Strong understanding and application of GAAP, IRS and audit requirements
Technology savvy with advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Proficient in using advanced Excel functions such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, SUMIF, and COUNTIF to analyze and manipulate data
Adaptability: Ensures effective performance when faced with ambiguity, changing environments and demands
Analytic Skills: Ability to think independently, objectively and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data and strong stewardship of confidential and/or sensitive information
Accuracy/Attention to Detail: Ability to accomplish/complete a task while demonstrating a thorough concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Includes monitoring and checking work or information to eliminate or minimize error. The ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently
Relationship Management: Team player with a customer service focus and excellent communication/interpersonal skills that can work cooperatively with all levels of employees, management and external customers under tight deadlines
Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex financial data and concepts in a concise manner (written & oral including presentations) to a variety of audiences (internal customers, 3rd parties, and peers) as well as excellent listening and comprehension skills
Ethics: Treats people with respect, keeps commitments, inspires the trust of others, works with integrity and upholds company values
Planning and Priority Setting: Demonstrates an ability to set objectives and organize work appropriately to meet objectives. Ability to navigate multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment
Presentation Skills: Effective in a variety of presentation settings (one-on-one, small and large groups)
Problem Solving & Decision Quality: Ability to identify, analyze, and recommend process improvements including new technology
May be required to work outside of business hours during busy periods
Preferred
Experience with Sage Intacct and/or Nexonia software is a plus
Company
Public Interest Registry
Providing people and organizations an identity online, where everyone has a voice.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jonathon Nevett
President and CEO
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