Junior Accountant III - DHS

JOB TITLE : Junior Accountant III - DHS JOB TYPE : Full-Time, At-Will, Non-Exempt, Salaried (Essential Position) REPORTS TO : Accounting Manager LOCATION: 14 Kennedy Street NW, Washington, DC 20011 POSITION SUMMARY: The Junior Accountant is primarily responsible for the review of subcontractor invoices, data entry, accounts payable, spending tracking, reconciliation, organize and meet deadlines for a wide variety of job assignments and other tasks as assigned. SALARY : $65,000 - $75,000 ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Perform Accounts Payable tasks: Prepare, organize, and enter invoices into accounting software, verify payment reports, and file payment records for multiple projects, including those governed by the District of Columbia (DHS). Perform invoice review and document verification of monthly program invoices submitted by sub-contractors for DHS. Perform data entry for TCP weekly/biweekly payments including ERAP, ADM, SPC, and OP3 Maintain vendor information in accounts payable system Perform entry-level bank account reconciliation Review and prepare weekly administrative check requests Review, follow up, and resolve DHS providers’ invoice issues Assist with tracking District –funded Security and Food Contract Spending by locations Collect and assist with review of provider audits, follow up with issues, update the tracking reports, and notify the Finance team in a timely manner of any payment holds. Track and create reports for providers’ initial budget issues and status Maintain Accounting Department administrative correspondence and files Perform timely notification of accounting forms, policy and procedure changes to subcontractors Assist with spending updates and grant reconciliations. Assist with organizing files and correspondence for the Accounting Department Assist with audit preparations as necessary Other duties assigned as deemed appropriate MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting or minimum 3 years of accounts payable or related accounting experience. Experience with government contracts and familiarity with Uniform Guidance regulations preferred. REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Advanced computer literacy and expertise with software used in a typical office environment, e.g., Microsoft suite of office products, Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint to create and maintain reports and logs Excellent communication skills, to include ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally to a wide range of audiences (customers, co-workers, managers, the public, stakeholders, etc.) face-to-face, virtually, or via telephone or other communication devices to elicit information Advanced understanding of accounting principles and procedures. Strong data entry and general math skills Ability to operate basic office equipment Outstanding organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task Must…