Accountant - National Academy of Engineering

Job Description Summary:
Founded in 1964, the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) is a private, independent, nonprofit institution that provides engineering leadership in service to the nation. The NAE advances the welfare and prosperity of the nation by providing independent, objective advice to the U.S. government whenever called upon to do so, and by promoting a vibrant engineering profession and public appreciation of engineering.

The NAE operates within the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, an independent, nonprofit organization chartered by Congress to provide objective analysis and advice to the nation on matters of science, technology, and health. While the National Academies manage administrative, operational, and financial infrastructure across its constituent academies, the NAE also benefits from the dedicated support of the National Academy of Engineering Fund (NAEF) - a separate legal entity established to manage endowments that fund the NAE's independent work. The NAEF ensures long-term financial sustainability and provides critical support for strategic initiatives, member engagement, and programs that advance engineering's role in society. Together, this integrated structure and the flexibility afforded by the NAEF enable the NAE to fulfill its unique mission through a combination of institutional alignment and philanthropic investment.
The selected candidate works as part of a small team to prepare various accounting statements and reports for the NAE. Utilizes accounting policies and procedures in performing and reviewing the accounting transactions of others. Ensures the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records. Builds relationships within NAE departments as well as with other units in the Academies. Areas of activity may include accounts receivable, cash receipts, general ledger entries, financial report preparation and reconciliation, bank statements, treasury, budget reporting, and tax statement reporting.
Working under general supervision, incumbent applies general professional knowledge to solve problems requiring the identification and analysis of various factors and uses independent judgment and discretion to recommend the best course of action. Incumbent proceeds on their own initiative in compliance with policies, procedures, and practices, but receives guidance or expertise from supervisor or higher-level staff when needed.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Drafts journal entries using the Blackbaud financial system. Performs general ledger account analysis and reconciliations in preparation for month-end closings and distributing financial reports.

2. Analyzes complex banking and treasury transactions and record government and private receipts in accordance with the terms of the Academies' contracts and grants.

3. Reconciles the long-term investment accounts and prepare entries to record the gain/loss and other investment activity monthly.

4. Coordinates annual submission of state registration filings.

5. Prepares monthly financial reports and analysis for management and assists in special projects.

6. Works with supervisor to take full advantage of automation and best practices in accounting for investment activities.

7. Provides support to internal and external audits.

8. May maintain inventory for checks, disbursement log, and issue payments as necessary.

9. May supervise accounting assistant(s).

10. Maintains an appropriate standard of confidentiality. When handling secure, privileged, sensitive, or confidential information and matters, maintains strict confidence and exercises care to prevent disclosure to others. Accesses confidential information for work-related reasons only following the policies and procedures of the organization. Ensures that any privileged, sensitive, or confidential information is securely stored, disposed of, and transmitted according to the Institutional guidance.

NONESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Related duties and special projects as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of basic accounting and financial principles. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Working knowledge of Workday or Blackbaud financials and Fundriver software desired. Ability to solve problems using selection and application of rules, procedures, and precedents. Ability to use appreciable latitude for independent judgment and action. Must be reliable. Strong work ethic. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Ability to be pro-active and follow up. Strong attention to detail and highly organized. Ability to manage and maintain privileged, sensitive, and confidential information and matters appropriately. Ability to work successfully in a team environment. Ability to develop relationships with co-workers and employees in other National Academies' departments through effective communication. Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees.

Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent knowledge.
Minimum Experience: Two years of related professional experience.
Physical Capabilities: Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.

Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: None.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: Reports to Manager/Director. Sets objectives with supervisor.
Compensation & Benefits: An estimated compensation range for this position is $56,410 - $70,510. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will be based on the candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, and work experience, commensurate with compensation of current employees in comparable positions with similar knowledge, skills, and work experience, and subject to budget parameters. Note it is not typical for a candidate to be hired at the higher end of the range. This is a benefits-eligible position. Our Benefits Plan offers competitive and comprehensive benefit options, including medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement and savings benefits, leave benefits such as paid holidays and paid personal leave, transportation subsidies, and education assistance. For more information, please click here.

Work Environment: Hybrid Office/Telecommute environment, expected onsite percentage 60%, with occasional travel between National Academies' facilities and to off-site meeting/sponsor locations.
Any qualification to be considered equivalent, in lieu of stated minimum, requires the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of the National Academies to recruit, hire, transfer, compensate, and promote people in all job categories and to administer all other personnel actions, terms and conditions of employment in a manner that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. It is also the institution's policy to recruit, hire, promote, and provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and covered veterans who are otherwise qualified.

Any qualification to be considered equivalent, in lieu of stated minimum, requires the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Some functions in this description may be specific to a particular unit of the National Academies and not applicable to other units

Job Family:
ACCT

Employee Type:
Employee

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5

City/State:
Washington, District of Columbia