Staff Accountant

Staff AccountantSalary Range $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/yearDescriptionThis 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: ImmediatelyJob Description:AdmissionsPrint contracts for the school yearAssist admissions with paperwork and admissions questionsAccounts PayableProcess accounts payable invoices after reviewing for proper authorizationsAssist the team in duties such as:Print checksPrepares checks for signaturesMail checksFiles check stubs with invoicesBuy Now, Give NowWork with students and parents to set up purchase and sale of tickets/fundraising itemsWork with parents to setup and manage class account donations and Christmas partiesSend students and parents spreadsheets for the sale itemsSend parents the amounts of donations per class accountMiscellaneous DepositsPrepare miscellaneous deposits in accounting softwareLog onto Square to obtain bookstore reportsPrepare miscellaneous deposit slips for cashRemote deposit the checks for miscellaneous depositsSales TaxPrepare monthly spreadsheet for bookstore of internal salesRecord internal sales in accounting softwarePrepare monthly sales tax reportSubmit online monthly report and sales tax to State of MarylandMonthly Journal EntriesAssist Controller in preparing monthly journal entries of class accounts, depreciation, insurance, German Subsidy, etc.Assist Controller in preparing monthly bank reconciliationsOtherOther duties as assigned.Benefits:Health, Dental and Vision InsurancePersonal LeaveSick LeavePaid HolidaysEmployer paid Disability InsuranceEmployer paid Life and AD&D insuranceRetirement Plan with generous employer match*Benefits may vary depending on employment statusThe 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.QualificationsThree to five years of related experience preferably in a non-profit organizationHigh degree of attention to detail, good organization skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environmentAbility to effectively work with other departments, cross-train, and be a hands-on team playerThoughtful approach; ability and desire to innovateExcellent communication skillsExperience in developing and motivating team members and participating in collaborative work efforts cross-functional areasExcellent telephone and in-person communication skillsProficient use of Microsoft Office suite; strong knowledge of ExcelKnowledge of Blackbaud accounting software, preferredExperience managing school grants preferred