Staff Accountant

U.S. Travel Association is seeking a Staff Accountant to support its financial operations and report to the Vice President of Finance. The role focuses on recording financial transactions, maintaining the general ledger, supporting financial close processes, reconciling revenue and accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.

What you'll do:

• Prepare and post journal entries
• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank, prepaid expense, accrual and balance sheet accounts
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and supporting documentation
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes
• Prepare schedules and analyses supporting financial statements
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls
• Maintain the fixed asset schedule, including additions, disposals and monthly depreciation calculations
• Partner with program staff to ensure proper cost allocation and departmental coding across projects
• Reconcile and record membership dues revenue
• Process and reconcile event and sponsorship revenue
• Reconcile data between the association management system (AMS) and accounting system
• Monitor accounts receivable and assist with collection efforts as needed

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field required
• Minimum of one to three years of accounting experience
• Working knowledge of GAAP and accrual-basis accounting
• Proficiency in accounting software required
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP; proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with staff across departments
• Experience in a trade association, nonprofit or membership organization strongly preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred
• Progress toward CPA licensure is a plus but not required
• Position based in Washington, DC.   U.S. Travel staff work in the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays

Benefits:

• Bonus potential
• U.S. Travel staff work in the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.
• Comprehensive healthcare package with fertility coverage.
• Generous paid leave including family leave.
• Transportation and cell phone benefits.
• Robust wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Educational and professional development assistance.