Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant with a track record of working within a growing and dynamic organization. The individual will support the accounting department's day-to-day functions and must fully understand all the activities related to accounts payables and general ledger accounting. The Staff Accountant will be part of a collaborative and high functioning accounting team, supporting other departments, such as Business Operations, Soccer Operations, Human Resources, etc. Must be able to reconcile accounts payable on a regular schedule, namely monthly and year-end. Must have experience with and be willing to collaborate with other departments to achieve overall objectives of the accounting department. The candidate will have experience responding to interim and year-end audit inquiries. The candidate will understand the importance of creating and maintaining strong internal controls.
The Staff Accountant will:

• Perform varied Accounts Payable duties including vendor set up and data entry.
• Review vendor bills for accuracy and allocated to appropriate general ledger codes and related budgets.
• Maintain unearned revenue schedules and recognize earnings on game schedule.
• Perform monthly reconciliations, i.e. bank, balance sheet and credit card(s). Reconcile statements, research and follow up with vendors on outstanding invoices and credits to ensure accounts are in good standing.
• Maintain assets register and depreciation schedule.
• Ensures financial data is complete and accurate for reporting and compliant with GAAP requirements.
• Recommend adjustments where needed, i.e. financial reporting adjustments, systems integrations considerations, identify streamlining opportunities, etc.
• Post daily bank and/or credit card feed transactions to general ledger, after reviewing for accuracy and budget coding.
• Maintain a daily Cash Report and recommend vendor payments.
• Will be an active part of month-end and annual closes.
• Assist with year-end audits and 1099 processing.
• Perform special assignments as requested.
• Ad hoc duties and special projects as necessary.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Degree in accounting is preferred.
• High energy, dynamic professional who requires minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail; self-starter with the ability to adapt quickly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite tools, especially Excel.
• Enjoys muti-tasking; has a good attitude and gets along with others.
• Experience writing formulas, Pivot Tables, Lookups and Data Analysis using Excel.
• Strong experience with QuickBooks Online, Bill.com/Cash Flow 360, and Expensify preferred.
• Strong communication, customer service and organizational skills

While the listed qualifications are important, we recognize that unique skills and experiences can bring fresh perspectives to our team. If you're excited about the opportunity to contribute your diverse talents, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't match every requirement listed above.
Location:
This role is primarily based at our Falls Church, VA office, with occasional work in Washington, D.C. Our front office team follows a hybrid arrangement, requiring presence in the office 3 days a week.
ABOUT THE WASHINGTON SPIRIT
The Washington Spirit is a founding club in its 11th season of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) proudly representing the Washington, DC metropolitan area. It is the first franchise to have a minority woman hold a majority stake. A visionary entrepreneur, Michele Kang, is leading a new era for women's sports with a vision to:
1. Become the most preeminent sports organization in the world;
2. Build a high-performance culture of winning on and off the pitch;
3. Train women as women; and
4. Motivate and inspire the next generation of girls and women.
We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, unlimited vacation time off, as well as flexible work schedules, hybrid work, and opportunities for career development.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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