THE HENRY L. STIMSON CENTER

Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Accountant

FTE: 40 hours per week

Salary: $55,000-79,000

Location: Washington, DC

The Henry L. Stimson Center (Stimson), a nonpartisan global security think tank located in
Washington, DC seeks a full-time AP/AR Accountant. Reporting to the Accounting Director, the
AP/AR Accountant will be a key part of the finance team.

We seek an energetic, organized, detail-oriented, customer-focused, proactive, innovative
individual who can excel in a dynamic environment with medium to high-volume invoice loads.

Essential Functions:
+ Manage the AP process, including the online AP system and related functions
+ Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and employees
+ Manage AP inbox
+ Review, process, and code vendor invoices and expense reimbursements for accuracy and
completeness
+ Assist vendors and employees with the online AP system, as needed
+ Ensure that vendor invoices and expense reimbursements are processed and paid timely and
accurately
+ Resolve invoice discrepancies and disputes
+ Maintain vendor records and AP filing system for W-9s and authorization forms
+ Run sanctions checks for vendors and maintain related files
+ Process outgoing domestic and international wire payments
+ Follow up with bank on wire payment issues
+ Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
+ Set up 1099 vendors in AP online system and prepare 1099s at year-end
+ Manage the corporate credit card program
+ Assist with annual audit preparation.
+ Perform AR related functions, as needed
+ Assist with AR invoicing and compiling invoice documentation, as needed

Qualifications:
+ A bachelor's degree in finance and/or accounting or equivalent work experience
+ Minimum of 2 years work experience managing AP accounting functions; experience with
non-profits and federal grants preferred
+ Knowledge of GAAP, particularly as it applies to accounting requirements of nonprofit
organizations preferred
+ Meticulous organizational skills, attention to detail, and love for processes and systems
+ Customer service focus with strong interpersonal skills
+ A willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and an ability to respond to requests
quickly
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills
+ Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and schedule work activities while managing time
efficiently
+ Ability to follow instructions as may be directed, but capacity to self-manage
+ Willingness to solicit and impart feedback to improve processes
+ An innovative spirit, a way with people, a calm-under-pressure and flexible approach when
things move quickly
+ Confidentiality and discretion, accountability, professionalism, and commitment to
excellence
+ Intermediate Excel skills and familiarity with Anybill, QuickBooks + Online and SalesForce or
similar accounting/budget management systems preferred
Application requirements:

Qualified candidates should submit cover letter with salary requirements and resume.

Employee Benefits

15 Vacation Days, 10 Sick Days, 13 Paid Holidays, Medical and Dental Insurance, Retirement
Match, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan, Commuting, Wellness, Education Benefits,
Parental Leave, and Bereavement Leave