Staff Accountant at National Partnership for Women & Families

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

87824.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounts Payable, Reconciliations, GAAP, NetSuite, Vendor Invoices, W-9s, 1099 Preparation, Cash Management, Accounts Receivable, Journal Entries, Month-End Close, Audit Preparation, Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Attention To Detail

Industry

Public Policy Offices

Description

Description The National Partnership for Women & Families is a nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization that fights for equity for all women and families. We’re passionate about making changes on big issues such as equal pay for all women, paid leave for working families and access to affordable health care that provides abortion and reproductive care. We advocate on the Hill and for federal, state and local policy. We are seeking a Staff Accountant who has a strong foundation in accounting principles, accuracy, organization, and follow-through. This role supports core accounting operations, with a strong focus on accounts payable and reconciliations. Training on systems and procedures will be provided, however this role is best suited for someone who already has a strong understanding of accounting fundamentals (GAAP), can work through tasks without constant direction, and is comfortable managing responsibilities independently while processes continue to evolve. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Accounts Payable Process vendor invoices in NetSuite with accurate coding and documentation. Review invoices for accuracy, duplicate payments, contract compliance, and proper expense classification. Research contracts and supporting documents when coding or terms are unclear. Monitor expired contracts and follow up internally when issues arise. Maintain vendor files, W-9s, and 1099 tracking. Prepare year-end 1099 schedules and reports. Keep accounts payable current, organized, and fully filed. Reconcile the organization’s credit card activity, collect receipts, and post transactions. Accounts Receivable and Cash management logs Processing all cash receipts, generating and circulating daily lockbox reports. Maintain daily and monthly cash receipt logs and monthly cash import file. Prepare monthly spreadsheets used in bank and account reconciliations. Manage accounts receivable, prepare invoices using NetSuite Invoicing Module and maintain invoice log. Assist with invoice tracking and receivable reconciliation. Research and resolve discrepancies as they arise. Benefit Support/Other Prepare benefit reconciliation spreadsheets (health, dental, disability, vision, FSA, Commuter) Assist with related journal entries. Month-End, Reporting and Additional Support Assist with monthly close entries, schedules, and reconciliations. Maintain organized online filing systems. Assist with annual audit preparation. Over time, assume responsibility for additional reconciliations, including bank reconciliations. Contribute to improving and documenting accounting processes. Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills Required: Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent work experience. At least 3-5 years' work of hands-on experience in an Accountant or Staff Accountant position, with specific experience with Accounts Payable, cash management and closing entries. Strong working knowledge of accounting fundamentals, including debits and credits, accruals, prepaid expenses, and basic revenue and expense recognition. Prior experience in a non-profit or mission-driven organization, including familiarity with funds or grant related accounting. Experience with 1099 preparation, audit, and year-end preparation. Strong ability to work independently, manage recurring responsibilities, prioritize work, and retain training without ongoing step-by-step direction. Experience using NetSuite or any other accounting system and Proficient in Microsoft Excel (intermediate level) in a daily capacity to maintain schedules, logs, and reconciliations. Strong communicator who can follow SOPs, documents work and raises issues early. Strong ability or attention to detail. Strong analytical and organizational skills. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Supervisory Responsibility: No Supervision Responsibility. Classification The National Partnership recognizes a staff bargaining unit, National Partnership United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70, a union for non-profit workers. This position is NOT included in the NP United bargaining unit. Salary and Benefits The salary range for this role is $71,617- $87,824 with the exact salary determined by years of relevant experience, in alignment with NPWF’s compensation setting criteria. The National Partnership provides a generous benefits package that includes generous paid time off including paid federal holidays plus an office closure the last week of December; comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; 403B and SEP-IRA retirement options; health, transit, parking, and dependent care flexible spending accounts; life insurance and long term disability insurance; paid family and medical leave for eligible employees; and more. Employment and Workplace Details This position is a full-time DC-based position with a hybrid schedule that requires a minimum of four days of in-office work each month, with additional in-office and in-person days determined by your role and job responsibilities. There is a probationary period during the first six months of employment. Office and Team Culture The National Partnership is a 50+ person staff that fosters a collaborative culture. We have a collegial work environment. The National Partnership is committed to protecting our employees and our communities from COVID-19. Toward that goal, the National Partnership requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and completely up to date via an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination. Fully Vaccinated is defined by the CDC as being 2 weeks after the final dose in a primary series of COVID-19 vaccines (2 doses of Pfizer or Moderna, 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson). Up to date means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible. New employees must be fully vaccinated before their start date, and up-to-date as soon as eligible, unless an exemption due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief or practice is granted. The National Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to racial equity and social justice. We make a particular effort to recruit people of color to apply for open positions. People of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and people with other historically underrepresented identities are encouraged to apply. Please see EEO is the Law and Equal Employment Opportunity If you require reasonable accommodations as part of the hiring process, please email accommodations@nationalpartnership.org How to apply: Please upload your cover letter and resume by April 3, 2026 at 11:59pm, ET

Responsibilities

This role primarily supports core accounting operations, focusing heavily on processing vendor invoices, maintaining vendor files, and managing accounts payable functions within NetSuite. Additionally, the accountant will handle cash receipts, accounts receivable invoicing, and assist with month-end closing entries and reconciliations.