Accounting Associate

The Position

The National Women’s Law Center seeks an Accounting Associate to join its Accounting and Finance Team.  The Accounting Associate plays a key role in maintaining the organization’s financial records and systems.  The Accounting Associate will process contracts, vendor invoices, and cash receipts for the National Women’s Law Center and its affiliates.

This is a full-time exempt position of 37.5 hours per week.

About the Organization

The National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice—in the courts, in public policy, and in our society—working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls.

We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us—especially women of color, LGBTQ people, and low-income women and families.

For over 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women, and we need you with us to continue this fight.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable:

• Set up and maintain vendor records, contracts, and POs in accounting system.
• Review, organize and process vendor invoices and employee expenses (credit card and reimbursable), including coding to proper account and project using the billing automated system and expense reporting software.
• Process and prepare ACH payments.
• Maintain files and documentation, such as invoices, contracts and W-9 forms in accordance with Center policy.
• Investigate and resolve payable issues with vendors and program leads.
• Assist in preparing adjusting journal entries and journal entries related to the month end close process, including reconciling Accounts Payable and Employee Reimbursement subledgers.
• Summarize historical information in preparation for NWLC’s annual audit.
• Assist with the preparation of annual 1099 forms and electronic files.

Cash Receipts:

• Review and record all cash receipts ensuring accuracy of methodology and accounting.
• Assist in gathering proper restricted funds backup, prepare and enter invoices in AR module.
• Process check deposits using remote deposit capture.
• Assist the Senior Grant Accountant in reconciling contributions/grants regularly to ensure recording of all contributions/grants.
• Assist in the maintenance of donor/grant customer accounts.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries and journal entries related to month end and close process as needed.
• Assist in preparing audit schedules.

Other:

• Assist in developing process documentation for all processes, where needed.
• Automate and streamline processes to enhance accuracy of data while minimizing manual efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience handling a high volume of Accounts Payable and Cash Receipts transactions, as well as a strong understanding of the Accounts Payable and Cash Receipts cycles. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and current work experience with financial and accounting systems (Sage Intacct, Nexonia, AvidXchange or similar applications).
• A strong attention to detail and the ability to work with minimal supervision and possess self-discipline with the ability to effectively prioritize. 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and an ability to interact with employees at all levels.

• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced, diverse and inclusive team setting, remaining flexible, resourceful and proactive.

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule when required.

Additional preferred skills and knowledge:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience with fundraising systems such as Every Action and Raisers’ Edge is preferred. 

• Genuine passion for and understanding of the mission of the National Women’s Law Center and gender justice

Key Relations

The Accounting Associate will report to the Accounts Payable Manager.  The Associate will collaborate with other Finance and Development team members, as well as the VP of Finance.

Compensation & Benefits

A salary within the range of $63,386-72,615 will be provided to the successful candidate with 0-8+ years of experience, consistent with the National Women’s Law Center’s compensation framework. The successful candidate’s salary within this range will be determined by the number years of relevant experience they bring to the role.

The Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, and four weeks of annual vacation.

NWLC is a non-profit organization whose headquarters and staff are based in Washington, D.C. at our new office at 1350 Eye Street N.W.  This role is based in D.C. and will be eligible for some telework while also being expected to work in person on a regular basis. The successful candidate will need to live in or relocate to the DMV (broadly defined as DC, Maryland, or Virigina).

The first 90 days of employment will be considered a probationary period.

Classification

NWLC recognizes a staff bargaining unit, NWLC United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70, a union for non-profit workers. This position is included in NWLC’s bargaining unit. Specific employment terms are subject to collective bargaining.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and a resume outlining how your professional background is a good fit for this position. Resumes should include exact start and end dates (month and year) of employment, as well as the number of hours worked in each job. Applications accepted until the position is filled.

The National Women’s Law Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values a diverse workforce.  We strongly encourage and seek applications from people with disabilities; people of all gender identities and sexual orientations; people of color; and veterans. 

Research indicates members of marginalized groups tend to underestimate their qualifications and apply only if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about NWLC’s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t check all the boxes, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. 

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email NWLCHR@nwlc.org.