Accountant

ABOUT THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RETIREMENT BOARD

The District of Columbia Retirement Board is an independent agency of the District of Columbia Government. Our mission is to manage and control the assets of the D.C. Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Plan and the D.C. Teachers' Retirement Plans as well as to administer benefits for the members of the plans.

POSITION SUMMARY

Processes and reconciles financial, investment and budgetary accounting transactions for the Agency. Gathers prepares, reviews and records financial transactions in the DCRB financial system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(Duties that occupy a major portion of time and importance of the job)

• Ensures DCRB's business transactions are appropriately recorded in the general ledger and are properly supported.
• Prepares entries to record accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense transactions.
• Prepares and records incoming checks and money orders for deposit.
• Assists in preparing audit documentation and reports.
• Assists in processing Benefit Department and Investment Department transactions.
• Serves as back-up to the Financial Specialist by a) preparing invoices for payment, and b) reviewing travel expense reports and timesheets for reimbursement, when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of accounting principles, methods, and applications.
• Excellent mathematical, analytical, and processing skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting and financial data, and prepare financial reports in accordance with GAAP and standards.
• Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Experience with Accounting Software is strongly preferred.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration, or equivalent work experience.

JOB EXPERIENCE (YEARS & TYPE)

• Two to four years of accounting experience, preferably in a government setting.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks, 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal office environment.

COMPENSATION LEVEL: DCRB Grade 6

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

DCRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,563.00 - $96,997.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Required)
• Governmental accounting: 2 years (Preferred)
• processes and reconciles financial accounting transactions: 2 years (Required)
• processes and reconciles investment accounting transactions: 2 years (Required)
• processes and reconciles budgetary accounting transactions: 2 years (Required)
• financial system transactions (prepares, reviews & records): 2 years (Required)
• General ledger accounting: 2 years (Required)
• General ledger reconciliation: 2 years (Required)
• preparing audit documentation and reports: 2 years (Preferred)
• accounts payable, accounts receivable & expense transactions: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20001 (Required)

Work Location: In person