job summary:Non-profit organization in NW, DC is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their growing team. This position provides accounting support, dissemination of materials, maintaining accounting databases, reconciliation of supporting schedules to the General Ledger, and overall support to the finance and accounting operation. location: Washington, District Of Columbiajob type: Contractsalary: $30 - 45 per hourwork hours: 9 to 5education: Bachelor's degreeexperience: 3 Years responsibilities:Performs monthly close procedures including journal entries and account analysis, and month end reconciliation with trial balance on select accounts.Enter and reconcile accounting schedules such as, depreciation and prepaid travel.Reconciling all credit card activity to GLMaintain the daily cash receipts logPrepare/review journal entries for reclassifications of revenue and expenses Assist program staff with grant reporting and compliance of allowable costs.Support the planning, preparation and review of annual organization budgetsSupport with monthly close including calculating overhead, recording revenue, generating monthly activity statements and invoices, and tracking payments when needed.Payroll Process bi-weekly payroll using Paychex Timekeeping system. Review time cards on the timekeeping system, ensure all time cards are approved by employees and managers with proper coding.Upload payroll Journal to accounting system.Update Paychex for changes to earning codes, deduction codes, and accounting codes.Reconcile employee leave balance for sick, vacation and personal leave, ensuring accuracy in the accounting compared to employee handbook.Reconcile applicable payroll accounts in the GL, accrued payroll, accrued vacation, accrued payroll taxes, employee deductions including employee benefits. Other duties as assigned. qualifications:Must have a minimum of 4 year degreeMust have a minimum of 2 years experience with Financial Edge / BlackbaudAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Professionalism and exceptional internal and external customer service skills.Strong analytical skills.Qualified candidates should submit their resume in word format. skills: Account Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Bank Reconciliations, A/P ReviewEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.