Staff Accountant I : District of Columbia

International Brotherhood of Teamsters

Staff Accountant I
Accounting & Budgeting Department

Washington, DC

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is looking to fill a Staff Accountant I position in the Accounting & Budgeting Department. This position is responsible for examining accounting documents to verify accuracy, making sure that transactions are properly documented & recorded according to acceptable accounting standards, and preparing reports & reconciliations. The position is based in Washington, DC.

Duties of the position include but are not limited to:

  • Prepares journal entries.
  • Reviews and reconciles General Ledger accounts.
  • Keeps current ledgers, records, workpapers, and spreadsheets for IBT and affiliated organizations, as assigned.
  • Prepares financial reports and reconciliations for IBT and affiliate organizations for presentation on a periodic basis, as assigned.
  • Produces customized reports on request.
  • Assumes responsibility for proactively reviewing and correcting account coding errors and other errors of a multifaceted accounting system on a regular basis.
  • Prepares or assists in preparing governmental reports, i.e. tax returns, Labor Department filings, including Form 5500, Form 990, Sales Tax, and Franchise Tax filings, as assigned.
  • Responsible for preparation and distribution of monthly budget reports.
  • Responsible for the import of payrolls to the general ledger.
  • Responsible for accounting for the Retirement and Family Protection Plan and other funds as assigned.
  • Executes general email and phone communication tasks in a professional manner; prepares formal letters to be mailed; and performs general office duties such as filing and restocking supplies, as assigned.
  • Prepares cash manager entries, on a timely basis, recording the monthly cash transfers and various cash adjustments affecting the bank reconciliations of all IBT’s funds.
  • Assists in preparation of annual cost allocation.
  • Boxes and files all General Ledger materials for storage, indexing and scanning.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, preferably from an AACSB accredited institution.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics SL and other financial reporting software is highly desired.
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and accounting procedures required.
  • One to three years accounting experience in a similar position, or CPA designation, required.
  • Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel, Outlook, Word & Access) required.

Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Competitive benefits package includes health & welfare plan, pension, and 401(k).

Send cover letter and resume attached as a Word document or PDF to humanresources2@teamster.org. Use “Staff Accountant” in the subject line. No phone calls or faxes please. Qualified candidates will be contacted for follow-up, which will include an interview and knowledge/skills testing.

The IBT is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.

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