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ZERO TO THREE

Sr. Staff Accountant

ZERO TO THREE, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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ABOUT ZERO TO THREE Founded in 1977, ZERO TO THREE works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections that are critical to their well‑being and development. Our mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. At ZERO TO THREE, we envision a society with the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential. Our Core Values Statement: We believe that how we do our work is as important as what we do. To learn more about ZERO TO THREE, please visit the website at zerotothree.org.

SUMMARY The Senior Staff Accountant will directly support the Director of Finance and Accounting in a wide range of financial duties including payroll processing, accounts payable, general ledger reconciliations, and month‑end close‑out procedures.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and manage all aspects of bi‑weekly payroll and benefits administration for multi‑state

Oversee the timesheet process for timely and accurate… Train new employees on payroll system.

Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll‑related

Prepare 403B retirement contribution calculations and upload to…

Serve as the finance lead for the 403(b) retirement plan Prepare all required support.

Ensure all payroll tax returns are timely filed and resolve federal, state, and local tax compliance

Manage our workers compensation insurance plans and annual

Prepare allocation journal entries for ZTT cell phones and internet stipends

Perform all accounts payable functions. Review check requests and invoices. Ensure reasonableness and allowability of incurred costs, proper documentation, and accurate Follow‑up on outstanding purchase requests and vendor invoices regularly.

Review and process credit memos and voided

Follow up on outstanding checks

Prepare month‑end accrual and prepaid reconciliations

Manage and process corporate credit cards and upload into our accounting

Review and process employee expense reports, reimbursements, and cash advance

Follow‑up on unsubmitted expense reports with staff and supervisors

Lead in the preparation of internal transfers (IT, Office Services, Executive Director, professional development, etc.) for allowability of incurred costs, proper documentation and accurate allocations and coding.

Prepare IRS Forms 1099, verifying the accuracy of the information, printing and submitting the

Respond to vendor and staff

Support the accounting team in month‑end closings and financial

Apply accounting principles and practices following standardized, well‑established

Ensure that the operational and design effectiveness of internal controls is

Ensure accounting systems and processes are continually streamlined via process improvement and automation to achieve greater efficiencies, accuracy, and timeliness of reporting.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 5 years' experience with all aspects of payroll processing for 100+ employees

Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a nonprofit accounting department performing accounts payables functions, G/L entries, reconciliations, and month close responsibilities

Minimum of 1 years' experience using Sage Intacct

Experience processing expenses in Concur a plus, but not required

Expert knowledge of Strong competency in other Microsoft applications, including Word and Outlook

Strong work ethic and detail‑oriented; performs all tasks accurately, efficiently, and on time

Highly motivated, self‑starter who can work diligently with minimal supervision

Effectively self‑reviews work product and troubleshoots accounting discrepancies

Strong skills in organization, prioritization, and time management

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Can maintain utmost confidentiality of sensitive information

EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field required

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS This position's salary is estimated to be mid $70,000s to mid $90,000s depending on experience, geo‑location, budget, and other comparable and similarly scoped internal positions. In addition to salary, ZERO TO THREE offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HRA, retirement contributions, generous leave benefits and more.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is frequently required to use finger dexterity and sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading a computer screen. Also, they may need to remain seated for extended periods, can perform repetitive motions, and reach for objects. An employee is frequently required to hold a writing instrument, communicate verbally, and hear well enough to detect nuances and receive detailed information. They may be required to grasp objects, push, and pull objects, bend, stand, walk, squat, or kneel. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision for data preparation or analysis, and expansive reading. May need to lift up to 30 pounds.

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES

Encourages and practices critical thinking

Is self-reflective and empathic

Recognizes the influence of workplace relationships on outcomes and results

Maintains a respectful and accepting approach to others

Awareness of the influence of the larger context on individual behavior

Collaboratively and creatively supports the work efforts of colleagues at all levels and in all areas of the organization

WORKING CONDITIONS The work conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing this job. Depending on work location, the incumbent will typically work indoors in a heated and air‑conditioned office, with a mixture of natural, incandescent, and fluorescent light with low to moderate noise levels or be subject to working conditions conducive to a home environment. When travel is expected, the incumbent will be exposed to outside environmental conditions during those times.

ZERO TO THREE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employerof Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identityor national origin.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to provide individual feedback to candidates regarding the status of their application.If selected to move forward in the process, someone from the hiring team will contact you regarding next steps.

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