Washington, District of columbia
Receptionist/Accounting Clerk Job Opening in Washington, District of columbia - Clerk
*Position Summary*
The American Advertising Federation has an opening for a Receptionist for their headquarters in Washington, DC. This position is a mix of office administration and accounting support interspersed with occasional project support. Candidates who enjoy working on a variety of tasks every day, are comfortable working both independently or with a team with tight deadlines, and capable of learning quickly to assume new responsibilities will thrive in this environment.
*Description*
Answer phones and direct phone calls to the appropriate personnel
Greet visitors and maintain sign in/out sheet for all guests
Receive and distribute incoming faxes to the appropriate personnel
Screen incoming phone calls for senior management
Proficient in all MS office applications, including Excel
Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable to include but not limited to; filing invoices and cash receipts documentation, preparing schedules and inputting items into the accounting software, and preparing annual audit and monthly financial statements
Basic understanding of accounting theory, GAAP, and AAF policies
Have superior organization and time management skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to meet multiple deadlines
Ability to produce error free professional documents
Discipline to successfully work without close supervision
An eagerness to learn
This position reports under the direction of the Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
*Job Requirements*
Strong customer service skills, a friendly smile, and an upbeat personality
Ability to interact with members of the organization at all levels
High level of organization skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Experience with CISCO phone consoles or similar systems
Experience with database systems and working with a membership based organization a plus
Minimum of 2 years experience in similar position
Professional and polished
Excellent gatekeeper skills
*About the American Advertising Federation*
The American Advertising Federation (), the nation?s oldest national advertising trade association, and the only association representing all facets of the advertising industry, is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and acts as the "Unifying Voice for Advertising." The AAF?s membership is comprised of nation?s leading advertisers, advertising agencies, and media companies; a national network of nearly 200 local clubs representing 40,000 advertising professionals; and more than 200+ AAF college chapters with over 5,000 student members. The AAF operates a host of programs and initiatives including the Advertising Hall of Fame, the Advertising Hall of Achievement, the American Advertising Awards, Most Promising Multicultural Students, the National Student Advertising Competition, ADMERICA!, the Mosaic Center on Multiculturalism, and summer Ad Camps for high school students.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $35,000.00 /year
Required education:
High school or equivalent
Required experience:
Receptionist: 2 years
Clerical: 1 year
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