Institute for Justice Looking for Junior Accountant at Arlington, VA Full Time

The Institute for Justice, the national law firm for liberty, seeks a Junior Accountant at its headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, to support its Finance team.

The Junior Accountant reports directly to the Accounting Senior Manager and assists in the day-to-day accounting functions of the finance department including cash receipts, disbursements, employee expense reports and reporting.

Characteristics:

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to ensure accurate work.
• Strong ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to ensure effective interactions with staff and vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable timely, and accurately using proper accounting principles and in compliance with financial policies and tax regulations.
• Process staff expense reports for reimbursement and review compliance with travel and reimbursement policies.
• Maintain updated vendor records including contracts, tax forms, and payment information.
• Assist the Accounting Senior Manager with weekly cash disbursements and distributing payments.
• Process daily cash receipts for donations via checks, cash or on-line and work closely with Development department to ensure timely and accurate accounting of contributions.
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration; candidates in their final semesters of a program will also be considered
• 1-2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience with accounting software and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly excel.

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule
• Flexible work hours with our core business hours of 10am and 4pm
• Work from home equipment allowance
• Casual dress code
• In-house HHs and other team bonding activities
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance (IJ covers 100% of individual premiums)
• Free Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life insurance plans
• HSA employer contributions
• 401(k) with employer matches
• Generous PTO, 12 paid holidays, and a personal mental health day to be taken at any time

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and a cover letter on why you are interested in working at IJ and detailing how your experience will ensure success in this position.

No phone calls, please.