Alexandria, Virginia
Accounting Assistant Job Opening in Alexandria, Virginia - Scope: The accounting assistant position performs a variety of accounting tasks to assist the finance department. The position will have coordinated responsibilities working with IEC Foundation and IEC National; and reports to the CFO. The position is full time, Monday through Friday.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Coordinate with the IECF and IEC CEO on meeting the goals set forth by the IEC Foundation Board of Directors.
Coordinate and manage volunteer committee members to support needs and achieve deadline.
Read, evaluate, and edit materials pertaining to programs of the IECF.
Coordinate with the IEC Communications Department to develop and implement communications strategies, including initiatives regarding internal, external, and media relations.
Logs incoming Account Receivables and Account Payables (i.e. checks, credit card transactions).
Prepare, fulfill disbursements of checks.
Prepares files and organizes documents for the finance department.
Processes outgoing mail and packages.
Maintains a variety of spreadsheets for month-end close.
Preforms monthly general ledger transactions; and journal entries.
Works on assigned projects with finance staff as needed.
Other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.
Required Education:
Would hold or be working towards a degree or related accountancy qualification.
Knowledge and understanding of accountancy and book-keeping, and project accounting.
Required Experience & Abilities:
Enthusiastic professional with ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft applications especially Excel and Word.
Detailed-oriented and high level of accuracy.
Time management, ability to meet deadlines, team building and decision making skills.
Proactive.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
Good organizational skills and ability to work, and sometime implement own processes.
Research information and relay to management.
Must be able to confidently use your understanding of financial concepts, practices, and tools to effectively manage multiple projects.
Job Type: Full-time
Required experience:
Accounting: 2 years
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