Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

About Us : The Center for the Study of Services (CSS) is a leader in healthcare survey research, based in Washington, DC.

CSS is an established nonprofit organization with over 70 full-time staff. We provide valuable information to consumers through our brand Checkbook, helping them make informed decisions about their healthcare.

Our organization is tight-knit and growing, prioritizing a positive work environment and rewarding hard work and results.

Position Overview : The Staff Accountant is responsible for the organization's accounting systems, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and a strong internal control environment.

A significant portion of the organization's work is contract based, which requires accurate, timely coding of transactions to produce reports for project managers.

Schedule : This is a hybrid position that is required to commute to our Washington, DC office 3 times per week. Our current required office days are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and a third day of your choice.

Our office is conveniently located by both the Farragut North and Farragut West metro stations. Our standard office hours are 9 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar business field.
• 2 or more years of full cycle accounting, audit or other relevant experience preferred, but will consider entry-level candidates .
• Knowledge of contract management and budgeting processes.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial reporting.
• Superior attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet competing deadlines.
• Applicants should have excellent references as well as strong organizational and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and Bill.com (preferred).
• Non-profit accounting experience (preferred).

Why Work for CSS?

• Benefits : Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Time Off : 11 paid holidays plus your birthday, 120 hours of vacation per year (accrued biweekly), and 40 hours of sick leave per year (accrued biweekly).
• Retirement : 10% employer 403b contribution after 2 years of service.
• Additional Perks : Employee assistance program, employee discount program.

Please see the full job description for more details. No recruiters, please.

Join CSS and contribute to a welcoming and productive office environment. Apply today to be a key part of our team!

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