Staff Accountant

This position is responsible for processing all accounts payable as well as various miscellaneous accounting processes, including but not limited to miscellaneous deposits, class accounts, sales tax, monthly journal entries, and petty cash. This position reports to the Controller.

Opening: Immediately

Job Description

• Admissions

Print contracts for the school year

Assist admissions with paperwork and admissions questions Accounts Payable

Process accounts payable invoices after reviewing for proper authorizations

Assist the team in duties such as:

• Print checks
• Prepares checks for signatures
• Mail checks
• Files check stubs with invoices
• Buy Now, Give Now

Work with students and parents to set up purchase and sale of tickets/fundraising items

Work with parents to setup and manage class account donations and Christmas parties

Send students and parents spreadsheets for the sale items

Send parents the amounts of donations per class account

• Miscellaneous Deposits

Prepare miscellaneous deposits in accounting software

Log onto Square to obtain bookstore reports

Prepare miscellaneous deposit slips for cash

Remote deposit the checks for miscellaneous deposits

• Sales Tax

Prepare monthly spreadsheet for bookstore of internal sales

Record internal sales in accounting software

Prepare monthly sales tax report

Submit online monthly report and sales tax to State of Maryland

• Monthly Journal Entries

Assist Controller in preparing monthly journal entries of class accounts, depreciation, insurance, German Subsidy, etc.

Assist Controller in preparing monthly bank reconciliations

• Other

Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employer paid Disability Insurance
• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match

*Benefits may vary depending on employment status

The German International School Washington D.C. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, age or disability in the administration of its hiring, educational policy, admissions, financial aid practices, or of its athletic and other school-administered programs.

• Three to five years of related experience preferably in a non-profit organization
• High degree of attention to detail, good organization skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively work with other departments, cross-train, and be a hands-on team player
• Thoughtful approach; ability and desire to innovate
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in developing and motivating team members and participating in collaborative work efforts cross-functional areas
• Excellent telephone and in-person communication skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite; strong knowledge of Excel
• Knowledge of Blackbaud accounting software, preferred
• Experience managing school grants preferred