Staff Accountant

Company Description

The Center for Applied Linguistics is a nonprofit organization promoting access, equity and mutual understanding for linguistically and culturally diverse people around the world.

The mission of the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) is to promote language learning and cultural understanding by serving as a trusted source for research, resources, and policy analysis. Through its work, CAL seeks solutions to issues involving language and culture as they relate to access and equity in education and society around the globe.

Job Description

The Staff Accountant will ensure timely and accurate cash receipts, monthly reconciliations, General Ledger and related records management processing and provide quality customer service in resolving collection and cash receipt inquiries for both external vendors/customers and internal departments, as well as assist in the monthly closing activities of the department.

Essential Functions

• Prepares monthly ledger account reconciliations and adjusting entries as necessary.
• Prepares monthly bank reconciliations for CAL’s various bank accounts.
• Reviews American Express charges for accuracy and reconciles charges with employees’ expense report.
• Reviews and maintains cash receipt ledger to record all cash receipts and prepares cash deposits, as needed for staff coverage.
• Maintains update-to-date accounts receivable records, and performs necessary follow-up on collections.
• Respond to AR inquiries from customers and/or make collection calls as necessary; 
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Finance Director.

Qualifications

Education: 
BA/BS in a relevant field with 6 years of experience. 

Desired Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Flexibility and ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Acute attention to detail and strong work ethic 
• A combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Additional Information

COMPENSATION:

Minimum Salary: $75,000 Annually ; Benefits eligible

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. The employee may be required to sit or stand in a stationary position for 50% of the time. This position constantly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment. CAL adheres to ADA compliance and guidelines as a common practice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CAL complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

CAL expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CAL employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.