Staff Accountant

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Base pay range: $75,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr.

• Manage general ledger and subsidiary journals, including cash and credit card receipts, cash disbursements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounts, cash flow forecasting, and support grants administration and reporting, as requested.
• Ensure required vendor and customer documentation is received during setup before processing any related transactions.
• Process payable vouchers and expense reimbursements within three business days of receipt, ensuring a three‑way match and proper coding aligned with the grant budget.
• Match daily bank activities.
• Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Process cash disbursements.
• Reconcile credit card purchases to monthly statements.
• Assist in the annual budgeting process as well as strategic budgets for long, medium, and short term planning for the organization.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and OMG Uniform Guidance.
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve billing issues.
• Maintain Sage, , Concur systems, and other systems as directed.
• Process 1099 forms and other forms relevant to the organization.
• Manage outstanding customer invoices, ensuring timely payments are received by generating invoices, following up on overdue accounts, resolving billing discrepancies, and maintaining accurate records of customer payments, all while aiming to maximize cash flow for the company.
• Serve as a primary liaison among NIHB divisions and the finance team.
• Serve as primary POC for the finance team regarding the annual National Tribal Health Conference ensuring all sponsorship, exhibition, and registration revenue is accurately recorded, and any discrepancies are communicated among NIHB departments.
• Meet month‑end reconciliation and task deadlines, proactively communicating anticipated delays along with the reasons and proposed solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5 to 7 years of related experience strongly preferred.
• Nonprofit experience that includes grant management and knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards required.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Expert in the use of Excel and proficient with other Outlook 365 programs (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Knowledge of Quick Books, , Sage Intacct, Concur, and other systems, as directed.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment.
• Team player with a positive attitude and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Experience working with Tribes, Tribal epidemiology centers, or Tribal not‑for‑profits strongly preferred.

Salary is based on the Washington, D.C. cost of living. Compensation for candidates located outside the D.C. area will be adjusted according to geographic location and cost of living, but will not exceed the D.C.

-based salary range.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Non‑profit Organizations