GENERAL ACCOUNTANT - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

BARGAINING UNIT POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: GENERAL ACCOUNTANT - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
CLASSIFICATION: TECHNICAL
STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

Summary of Position: The General Accountant-Accounts Payable is responsible for processing all accounts payable vouchers, including account coding and researching and resolving minor issues with vendors. S/he is responsible for processing checks and filing.

Basic Qualifications: The General Accountant-Accounts Payable must have a basic understanding of accounting theory and have a good understanding of government grant regulations including A-122 and A-110. S/he must be able to work independently in order to complete assigned analysis. S/he must be familiar with basic accounting techniques and tasks such as travel claim reconciliations, account analysis, preparation of journal vouchers etc. S/he must be detailed oriented and produce accurate work. S/he must have a bachelor's degree in business administration and/or clearly demonstrate an equivalent understanding of accounting theory and practice, and must have a working knowledge of Excel spreadsheet applications. Minimum of three years experience in accounting is required.

Supervisor: Controller

Specific Duties:

• Review all accounts payable vouchers to assure that they have been properly authorized;
  
• Allocate costs and prepare account coding for certain invoices, such as telephone UPS, messenger delivery, and local transportation services;
• Process all vouchers and maintain the aging log of Accounts Payable ledger accounts;
• Print checks and prepare for signature;
• Send out signed checks and file documentation;
• Research vendor payments/accounts as required;
• Prepare 1099's for all vendors/consultants as required;
• Maintain vendor and invoice files;
• Serve as back up for the bank wire and cash transfer functions;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The duration of this position, as with all positions at the Solidarity Center, is contingent upon continued grant funding.

If interested, please send cover letter and résumé to:

Lisa Humphries
Solidarity Center
888 16th Street, NW, Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20006

E-mail: lhumphries@solidaritycenter.org
Fax: (202) 974-8266

The Solidarity Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Closing date of application: When filled.