Job Description
The Bipartisan Policy Center is a non-profit organization that combines the best ideas from both parties to promote health, security, and opportunity for all Americans. BPC drives principled and politically viable policy solutions through the power of rigorous analysis, painstaking negotiation, and aggressive advocacy.
As a leading Washington, DC-based think tank that actively promotes bipartisanship, BPC works to address the key challenges facing the nation. Our policy solutions are the product of informed deliberations with former elected and appointed officials, business and labor leaders, and academics and advocates who possess views from across the political spectrum. We are currently focused on policy issues related to health, energy, the economy, education, immigration, infrastructure, and governance.
Reporting to the Controller, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for administering all aspects of the weekly accounts payables functions and monthly credit card reconciliations, as well as assisting with financial reporting, month-end and year-end close. The Staff Accountant must be efficient in a remote environment until the office reopens.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Review all invoices and check requests for accuracy and relevant authorization
Assign appropriate accounting code, department and task
Process check requests, wire transfers and ACH payments
Maintain AP vendor files (address, W-9, etc.)
Perform weekly scanning and filing of all payables transactions
Prepare monthly analysis of AP accounts
Prepare monthly analysis of AR accounts and create/send out relevant invoices
Prepare all cash deposits and maintain the Deposits binder
Update monthly Revenue History file
Prepare all cash receipts, cash disbursements and other entries for month-end
Reconcile prepaid & deposit accounts and create monthly journal entries
Verify the accuracy of consultants’ payments against contracts’ schedule
Resolve invoice discrepancies as needed
Reconcile corporate credit cards on a monthly basis and maintain activity spreadsheet
Correspond with vendors/employees and respond to inquiries
Assist with bi-weekly payroll
Prepare 1099s and other year-end close activities
Assist team with month-end, year-end closing and audit activities
Assist Senior Staff and Controller on ad hoc basis
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Required
0-1 year of relevant accounting or internship experience
Internship in non-profit organization is preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding attention to details
Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
Experience with an accounting software is a plus
Understanding of payroll and tax compliance preferred
BPC offers a highly competitive salary and provides generous benefits. Individuals interested in this position should send resume, cover letter, writing sample, and references. Please submit materials as one file. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. BPC does not sponsor employment visas.
BPC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.