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Form of workELI is seeking a Staff Accountant to focus on areas relating to non-profit grant and financial operations. This position will have primary responsibility for payroll as well as for developing and reporting on grant budgets in a timely manner. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including payroll generation, grant budgets and financial reporting, and year-end audit preparation.
ABOUT THE POSITION
This position's responsibilities will focus on two areas: Payroll and Project Accounting.
Payroll Processing
- Accurately process semi-monthly payroll (updates for all withholdings, taxes, deductions, etc.) in a timely and confidential manner.
- Set up new employees in the accounting system.
- Train employees on Jamis timekeeping systems.
- Review time sheets, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies each pay period.
- Maintain, update, and create state unemployment and withholding accounts.
- Provide information to employees on payroll matters.403(b) Pension Plan - track employee contributions and make timely payments, in conjunction with HR complete annual compliance report.
- In conjunction with Grants Manager and project staff, develop grant proposal budgets.
- Effectively communicate with Grants Manager regarding award documents, amendments and other funding modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to billing.
- Set up new projects in accounting system. Understand and apply appropriate indirect rates to each job.
- Manage subcontractor commitments.
- Prepare monthly invoices and federal drawdowns with appropriate supporting documentation.
- Prepare financial reports to funders utilizing the reporting calendar.
- Assist with credit card reconciliation.
- Assess and pursue opportunities for maximization of funder billing; communicate with the Grants Manager as to your observations and actions taken.
- Maintain the financial folders for all projects, with all the appropriate documents, including expenses, consultant invoices, and monthly invoices, in accordance with standard procedures.
- Provide year-end support for auditor requirements, which may include research and reconcilement.
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting or business preferred
- Familiarity with ADP or similar payroll processing system
- Understanding of federal and state payroll requirements and compliance
- Experience with 501(c)3 accounting and processes
- Familiarity with Federal Uniform Guidance and cost principles
- Knowledge of JAMIS Prime ERP or other accounting platform, a plus
- Knowledge of standard contract terms, including hourly, fixed price, not-to-exceed and how they are applied in the billing process
- Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities
- Good written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills
- Strong service orientation
- Candidates should demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, the ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds, and the willingness to learn new digital tools
- You must be physically present in the DC metro area (where ELI's office is located) and able to work 2 days per week in the office
The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is an environmental law, science, and policy center that makes law work for people, places, and the planet. We envision a healthy environment, prosperous economies, and vibrant communities founded on the rule of law. Our mission is to foster innovative, just, and practical law and policy solutions to enable leaders across borders and sectors to make environmental, economic, and social progress.
ELI's Research and Policy experts develop innovative legal and governance solutions to challenges in areas such as climate change; environmental justice; natural resource management; land conservation and smart growth; biodiversity loss and habitat destruction; and air, water, and soil pollution. Together, ELI's staff aims to:
- Build the skills and capacity of tomorrow's leaders and institutions
- Research and analyze complex and pressing environmental challenges
- Promote and disseminate the best thinking through print and electronic media
- Work with partners to develop and implement laws, policies, and other means to protect the environment and society
- Convene people with diverse perspectives to build understanding through robust dialogue
COMPENSATION
The annual salary for this position starts at $62,500 and is commensurate with experience. ELI's total compensation includes excellent benefits including:
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid life insurance & disability insurance
- Long Term Care insurance
- Pre-tax transportation benefit
- Fitness Incentive
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Account with employer match
- Paid time off
To apply, submit an application package via ELI's online application system at https://www.eli.org/employment. Note that your submission must contain the following uploaded documents (Word or PDF format), as follows:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- List of 3 references
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. You must use ELI's online application system; ELI cannot accept applications submitted by email, USPS or other shipping service, or hand delivery.
Please note that to ensure the health and safety of the ELI workforce, any offer of employment from ELI is contingent on candidates providing proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. ELI management will consider requests for religious or medical exceptions, consistent with applicable law.
ELI is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to achieving an inclusive, diverse workforce that values every individual. We firmly believe that hiring individuals with varying perspectives and backgrounds contributes to our success as an organization, and we strive to create an environment that fosters inclusiveness. As such, minority candidates and candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
