National Center for State Courts Looking for Accounting Specialist and Senior Accounting Specialist at Williamsburg, Virginia Full Time

The National Center for State Courts is an independent, nonprofit court improvement organization located in Williamsburg, Virginia. NCSC’s services – research, information services, education, consulting, association management, and technical assistance – are focused on helping courts implement improvements that promote efficiency and effectiveness, while ensuring access to justice, timeliness, and procedural satisfaction.

The accounting specialist will function in a high-volume environment providing accounting and administrative support to the Accounting & Finance Office in fulfilling state licensing and business registration requirements and processing accounting and banking transactions essential to the effective accounting operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Specific duties and responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following:
Completing the final tasks in the accounts payable process by matching checks for signatures and distributing and filing documentation;
Preparing weekly bank deposits; keying and posting cash receipt transactions, PayPal credit card transactions, and ACH receipts;
Preparing state and local business license forms and initiating annual state solicitation registrations–secures signatures, fees, extensions, and maintains related documentation;
Maintaining fixed asset records and assisting with the compilation and completion of fixed asset records and depreciation schedule for the annual audit;
Providing clerical and administrative support for the accounting team, ordering supplies, scheduling meetings, and maintaining the Accounting Office records retention schedule;
Processing accounts payable and expense vouchers in absence of the Senior Accounting Specialist;
Assisting in the preparation of the annual financial statement audit and IRS Form 990; and
Managing a petty cash fund.

Minimum Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, candidates are required to possess the following qualifications.
A high school diploma or equivalent; or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position; some college or associates degree desirable;
A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in general accounting, accounts receivable or accounts payable;
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and interacting with individuals internal and external to the organization;
Proficiency using MS Office Suite products (Outlook, Word, Excel); some experience using automated accounting systems helpful.

Supplemental Information:
In the reference portion of your online application please list three persons who are not related to you and who have definite knowledge of your qualifications and fitness for the position to which you are applying. Do not repeat names of supervisors listed under experience.

National Center for State Courts is an Equal Opportunity/Disability/Veteran Employer

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