Junior Accountant (A/P) na United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

The Junior Accountant works within the accounts payable function of the Accounting and Finance Department.  The Junior Accountant’s primary role is to support the department in the areas of Account Payable.              

Primary Responsibilities and Duties 

• Responsible for the review, approval and processing of Web Invoicing and spreadsheet invoices.
• Ensure vendors are paid accurately and timely. 
• Review, approval and processing of expense reports both timely and accurately, through the online Concur ensuring proper payment via the payroll system.
• Ensure that bank payment files are transmitted to the bank timely and accurately.
• Participate in routine department/staff meetings.
• Address both vendor and departmental AP related inquires.
• Maintain appropriate information in strict confidence.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

No supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Accounting preferred or equivalent experience working in an accounting department; working knowledge of general ledger/journal entries.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of accounting software; Proficient in O365 including Excel.

About UNCF  

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF), the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization, has been an engine of minority educational achievement for more than 70 years. UNCF’s mission is to build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of black students who, because of UNCF support, become highly qualified college graduates. UNCF is committed to closing the educational attainment gap between African Americans and other populations by increasing postsecondary access and success for students from underrepresented groups, particularly low-income and first-generation students. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION   

Benefits include: 

Medical, Dental & Vision 

Vacation, Sick & Personal Leave  

Life Insurance (Basic & Optional) 

Flex Spending Accounts 

403(b) Retirement Account 

Holiday Savings Plan 

Annual Incentive Pay   

Salary Range: $54,000.00 To $57,000.00 per year (Salary is commensurate with experience.) This is a hybrid position: 4 days in-person, 1-day remote work schedule, located in UNCF’s Washington DC Headquarters building. 

Background checks required. 

UNCF is EOE M/F/D/V