Temp, Accounting Analyst

Summary: This position performs accounting duties with specialization in the general ledger, accounts receivable, analysis, and other duties necessary for processing accounting documents and financial information on a timely basis. Responsible for reconciling and maintaining specific balance sheet accounts.
Location: Remote
Anticipated pay rate: $32.50/hr. Extended experience: up to $36.25/hr. if experience exceeds expectations
Principal Functions:

• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly
• Identify balance sheet variances and investigate and propose adjustments/corrections to the Director
• Assist cardholders with problems and questions concerning the operation of their VISA card
• Handle credit card disputes and assist by resolving the problem in the most professional manner
• In consultation with the Director and with an approved request, assist with setting up new credit cards
• Prepare accounts receivable transactions and general ledger journal entries for monthly closing activities (may be of a recurring, correcting, or reversing nature)
• Assist in reviewing project setup in JAMIS for foundation grants
• Update and maintain JAMIS charts of accounts
• PROTECH & Blue Pay processing: responsible for all PROTECH and Blue Pay processing, matching, and reconciling of payments and identifying/resolving issues with minimum supervision
• Process payments received through all channels for yearly TechXpo, Alumni Dues, DPHP, and other meetings or conferences
• Compile information for annual membership invoicing in collaboration with the Director of Financial Accounting; track, monitor, and process payments received; send out reminders to contacts for past due payments; provide monthly reconciled AR Aged Outstanding and AR balance by GL account
• Set up and maintain updated project codes in Wells Fargo Commercial Portal.
• Download monthly credit card reports and statements from Wells Fargo Bank; process both credit card charges as well as ATC Travel report, checking to ensure that the coding is correct, especially miscellaneous expenses and job for the Fringe Benefit Pool; analyze and reconcile account monthly or as needed
• Prepare by-weekly Payroll related journal entries and ensure that all codes are correct and valid, and split periods labor distributions are recognized
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints and queries
• Assist in preparing requested schedules for annual audit
• Serve as backup for the Accounts Payable and other accounting functions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related fields from an accredited university (CPA preferred)
• 3+ years of progressive relevant work experience in accounting (non-profit or related organizational experience highly desirable)

Specific skills needed - technical and behavioral

• Ability to perform accounting processes and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner, and ability to function effectively in a team environment
• Working knowledge of grants accounting
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with systems/processes improvement initiatives, including accounting software
• Knowledge of JAMIS ERP is a plus
• Working knowledge of MS Excel (advanced formulas, functions V-look up and pivot tables helpful)
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information
• Must be able to manage time effectively to meet the needs of Leadership

About Us: ASTHO is the national nonprofit organization representing the public health agencies of the United States, the U.S. territories and Freely Associated States, and the District of Columbia, as well as the more than 100,000 public health professionals these agencies employ. ASTHO members, the chief health officials of these jurisdictions, are dedicated to formulating and influencing sound public health policy and to ensuring excellence in public health practice. ASTHO is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia with a regional office in Atlanta, GA. ASTHO was incorporated on March 23, 1942 with the goal of helping health officials navigate a rapidly changing public health landscape and remains a strong voice in governmental public health.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: ASTHO is an all-encompassing diverse and inclusive organization that respects and celebrates every person's strengths, assets, and values, eliminating inequities and biases in all facets of activities and operations. ASTHO is committed to leading organizational change efforts that support racial healing, racial justice, and transformation within state and territorial public health agencies.
Mandatory Vaccination Policy: As a Public Health organization, ASTHO accepts the responsibility to follow CDC guidelines and advisories relating to the health of all. ASTHO has adopted a mandatory vaccination policy applicable, as permitted by law, to all ASTHO employees to safeguard the health of our employees from the hazard of COVID-19.