Accounting Associate - AP

Trinity, a comprehensive university in the nation’s capital, seeks an Accounting Associate who will be part of a dynamic team in the office of Business Affairs.  This position will report directly to the Controller. Trinity emphasizes excellence and innovation in teaching and learning across a full range of liberal arts and professional disciplines in undergraduate and graduate education.   As such, we are looking for someone who enjoys a challenge, who understands and will support Trinity’s mission, is able to prioritize when faced with several important deadlines, and most importantly works well in a team environment.  This is the ideal opportunity for a person who is willing to learn the inner workings of an accounting department.

Job Description:

This position will be responsible for day to day accounting functions that will include but are not limited to the following: accounts payable, processing payments, responding to internal and external customer phone and email requests cash receipts, staffing the cashier window, data entry, monthly general ledger reconciliations, and journal entries.  This position will also work closely with the Controller and Assistant Controller on added projects.  Finally, this position may be trained on additional responsibilities for department redundancy and other assignments as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to work the hours of 9:00 am to 6:00 pm or 10:00 am to 7:00 pm during the weekdays and 8:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturdays
• 1-2 years of experience in an accounting office
• Higher education experience is a plus

Please submit your application online.

Trinity is dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty and staff. Trinity is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.