Senior Accounting/Financial Assistant
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Washington, DC
| Employer: | The National Academy of Sciences |
| Category: | Accounting |
| Job Type: | Part Time |
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Job Description Summary: Performs a variety of routine accounting and financial functions in accordance with standard procedures. Reviews receipts and expenditures to ensure adherence to budget and/or other compliance requirements. Contacts departments and/or outside vendors to resolve problems. Inputs data and maintains databases. Reconciles monthly financial reports. Compiles regular and special statistical reports for internal and external customers. Maintains files and records. Under general supervision, performs complex tasks requiring the consideration of multiple variables to determine proper course of action. While tasks are complex, most decision-making can be made within pre-determined approaches. Proceeds on own initiative in compliance with policies, procedures, and practices, but receives guidance or expertise from supervisor or higher-level staff when needed. May lead and provide functional guidance to lower level support and temporary employees. Job Description: **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A PART TIME OPPORTUNITY** ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
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JOB SPECIFICATIONS Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Basic knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures and financial principles. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Ability to solve routine problems through selection and application of commonly used rules, procedures, and precedents. Ability to work successfully in a team environment. Ability to develop relationships with co-workers and employees in other National Academies' departments through effective communication. Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees. Minimum Education/Training Requirements: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge. Minimum Experience: Four years of related experience. Physical Capabilities: Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time. Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: None. Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: Reports to Supervisor/Manager. Supervisor is available to assist in problem resolution. Work Environment: Hybrid Office/Telecommute environment, with occasional travel between National Academies' facilities and to off-site meeting/sponsor locations. Compensation Range: The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine support equity, fairness, and transparency in our compensation programs. An estimated compensation range for this position is $27.82- $38.25 per hour. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will be based on the candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, and work experience, commensurate with compensation of current employees in comparable positions with similar knowledge, skills, and work experience, and subject to budget parameters. Note it is not typical for a candidate to be hired at the higher end of the range. The National Academies' Statement on Diversity and Inclusion: We, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (the National Academies), value diversity among our staff, members, volunteers, partners, vendors, and audiences. We recognize that talent is broadly distributed in society and that many perspectives enhance the quality of our work and drive innovation and impact. We pledge to cultivate a workplace culture and climate that promotes inclusion, belonging, accessibility, and anti-racism; upholds equity; and values the participation of all who are engaged in advancing our mission. By embracing the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our programs, institutional policies and practices, and products, we will be able to better advise the nation on the most complex issues facing society and the world. Equal Opportunity Employer: It is the policy of the National Academies to recruit, hire, transfer, compensate, and promote people in all job categories and to administer all other personnel actions, terms and conditions of employment in a manner that is consistent with equal employment, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, medical condition for which a person has been rehabilitated or cured, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, political affiliation, personal appearance, matriculation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. It is also the institution's policy to recruit, hire, promote, and provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and covered veterans who are otherwise qualified. Any qualification to be considered equivalent, in lieu of stated minimum, requires the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Some functions in this description may be specific to a particular unit of the National Academies and not applicable to other units. Job Family: ACCT Employee Type: Employee Scheduled Weekly Hours: 15 City/State: Washington, District of Columbia | |