Position: Staff Accountant – Accounts Receivable
Type: Contract-to-Hire (initially 3 months, with potential extension)
Location: NW DC
Compensation: Depending on experience Hourly Rate: $22 – $28
Benefits Information: Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
Our client, a well-known nonprofit organization in the public health sector, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their team. This role will handle a variety of AR and accounting functions, working closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial processing.

QUALIFICATIONS & HIRING CRITERIA:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or Associates in Accounting required
• Industry Experience: Nonprofit experience preferred
• Software Skills:
• Great Plains (required)
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• iMIS experience preferred
• Experience: Minimum 2+ years of accounting experience

• Process and prepare daily cash receipts
• Enter data for Membership, Subscriptions, Publications, and Annual Meeting transactions
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers
• Administer all aspects of the accounts payable and cash disbursement process, including:
• Recording invoices
• Tracking, reviewing, and approving payments
• Perform general ledger reconciliations
• Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in all accounting work
• Apply accounting principles in day-to-day responsibilities
• Maintain flexibility, reliability, and professionalism in interactions with staff, members, and the public
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally
• Use Microsoft Office 365 (Word & Excel required); experience with iMIS and Great Plains a plus