With 400 plus clients Professionals for NonProfits can put you in touch with a wide variety of nonprofit organizations offering employment that is both motivating and rewarding. We specialize in providing individuals with the unique opportunity to have a positive impact on the world while earning a living. Accountants Needed for Nonprofits! Position Requirements: • Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or CPA • Minimum of three years of relevant experience as a staff accountant • Working knowledge of Peachtree is a MUST Key Responsibilities: • Maintains all financial records for the organization including • Maintaining accounts in Peachtree, including the entry of all debits and credits • Overseeing proper payroll and employment tax filing • The preparation of checks for signature • The management of accounts payable and pledges and receivables, including pledges • The preparation of monthly financial statements: cashflow, balance sheets, transactions • Preparing Wire Transfer forms for endowment and monthly bond payments • Reconciling assigned general ledger accounts • Plans, implements, and monitors annual budgets in consultation with the Finance Department • Creates and maintains budgets and supporting detail • Creates appropriate business processes for sound financial management • Work with all employees to review and explain the benefit package and any changes made to it • Enter HR information onto the ADP system using CITRIX software • Maintain a vacation and holiday schedule • Prepare bi-weekly payroll reports and submit to HQ payroll department in a timely manner • Provides member services with respect to statements of gifts, responds to inquiries regarding pledges and contribution statements, and prepares acknowledgments for donations by members and non-members. Qualifications • Must be able to start IMMEDIATELY • Proficiency with MS Office (including advanced functions) and a typing speed of 45-60 wpm • Technical skills in Peachtree, Quickbooks and Excel • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Ability to work well independently and under pressure • Ability to work creatively and effectively as a member of a team • Strong interest to work in the non-profit sector Please attach your resume as a word document to be considered for this position. Location: DC Metro Compensation: $17-20/hr This is at a non-profit organization. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. dc