Staff Accountant : District of Columbia

NPMHU
National Postal Mail Handlers Union

Staff Accountant

Based in Washington, DC

The qualified candidate will be working at the National Headquarters of the National Postal Mail Handlers Union, a labor union that represents a segment of the US Postal Service employees.  The Headquarters staff is a small, close knit group, willing to help with tasks outside their job description, if needed.

Staff Accountant Job Responsibilities:

• Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.
• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information and prepares personal property tax returns.
• Prepares a variety of monthly, quarterly and annual entries.
• Works closely and professionally with auditors.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge.
• Enrolls new employees by issuing forms and applications; verifying completion.
• Helps employees by explaining benefit programs.
• Avoids legal challenges by complying with legal requirements.
• Maintains manager and employee confidence by keeping human resources information confidential.
• Accomplishes human resources and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

This organization offers great work hours, holiday and leave policies, in addition to an exceptional benefits package.  Core hours are 9:00 to 5:00, with one hour lunch break; hours are flexible, as needed.  Benefits include, but not limited to pension, 401K, employer paid medical, dental, vision, all Federal holidays, vacation and sick leave.

Accountant Qualifications / Skills:

• Accounting
• Reporting Skills
• Analytical
• Attention to Detail
• Deadline-Oriented
• Team player
• GAAP
• Confidentiality
• Time Management
• Data Entry Management
• General Math Skills

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or business administration
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in accounting
• Experience with financial reporting requirements
• Excel required
• Microsoft Dynamics SL preferred
• Some Payroll and Human Resource experience preferred
• Previous experience in a labor union environment a plus

To Apply
Mail résumé to:

NPMHU Comptroller
815 16th Street NW, Suite 5100
Washington, DC 20006

Or Email résumé to: mgm@npmhu.org