Trinity, a comprehensive university in the nation’s capital, seeks an Accounting Associate of Accounts Payable who will be part of a dynamic team in the Business Office. This position will report directly to the Controller.
Trinity emphasizes excellence and innovation in teaching and learning across a full range of liberal arts and professional disciplines in undergraduate and graduate education. As such, we are looking for someone who enjoys a challenge, who understands and will support Trinity’s mission, is able to prioritize when faced with several important deadlines, and most importantly works well in a team environment. This is the ideal opportunity for a person who is willing to learn the inner workings of an accounting department.
Job Responsibilities:
This position will primarily be responsible for all Accounts Payable functions within the accounting department and assist with the day-to-day operations of the cashier window.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
- Review and process vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements.
- Ensure all invoices and expense reimbursements have proper documentation, approvals, and are allowable costs.
- Update and maintain vendor records.
- Filing records (electronically and physically) associated with accounting transactions.
- Manage the annual preparation of 1099s.
- Oversee employee credit card reporting and follow-up.
- Prepare monthly journal entries, and general ledger reconciliations.
- Assist with annual audit and preparation of financial documents as needed.
- Serve as cashier, processing student payments, preparing daily batch reports and journal entries for posting.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
- 2 years of experience in an accounting office. Higher education experience is a plus.
- Exceptionally organized with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good research, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics, Great Plains a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work normal weekday business hours and some Saturdays.
*Salary ranges and salary determination is based on experience & qualifications.
Trinity offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to full-time employees to include Health, Dental & Vision insurance, Employer Paid Life and Disability benefits, 403(b) Retirement plan with employer match up to 6%, Paid Family Leave, Trinity Center Membership Free to all employees to include full size pool, walking track, weight & Cardio equipment, Free campus parking, Free Shuttle bus between campus & Brookland Metro station and more.
Trinity Washington University is dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty, and staff. Trinity is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
