ABOUT THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RETIREMENT BOARD

The District of Columbia Retirement Board is an independent agency of the District of Columbia Government. Our mission is to manage and control the assets of the D.C. Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Plan and the D.C. Teachers' Retirement Plans as well as to administer benefits for the members of the plans.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accountant III processes and reconciles financial, investment, and budgetary accounting transactions for the Agency. The individual gathers, prepares, reviews, and records financial transactions in DCRB’s general ledger.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Duties that occupy a major portion of time and importance of the job)

• Performs monthly, quarterly and annual accounting activities, including reconciliations of major balance sheet accounts, including cash, receivables and payables.
• Ensures all transactions are appropriately recorded in general ledger with supporting documentation.
• Prepares regular and special financial reports in accordance with procedures, regulations and standards.
• Under the direction of the Controller, works to improve systems and procedures and initiates corrective action.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies as they arise, after determining the causes for the same.
• Provides accounting support for investment activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and Workplace is strongly preferred.
• Proficient computer skills using MS Office, accounting software, and excel databases. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting and financial data, and prepare financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and standards.
• Additional experience in pension and investment accounting is preferred.
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system experience and knowledge are preferred.
• Financial system implementation/migration experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with both accounting and non-accounting personnel.
• Strong and effective communicator, both written and verbal, with excellent interpersonal skills.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred.

JOB EXPERIENCE (YEARS & TYPE)

• Minimum eight (8) years of accounting experience.
• Governmental Accounting experience is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of US General Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).

This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks, duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal office environment.

COMPENSATION LEVEL: DCRB Grade 09

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

DCRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $94,122.00 - $150,304.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 8 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 8 years (Required)
• Governmental accounting: 8 years (Required)
• extensive knowledge of US GAAP: 8 years (Required)
• financial system implementation/migration: 8 years (Required)
• performs monthly, quarterly and annual accounting activities: 8 years (Required)
• reconciliations of balance sheet accounts (cash, A/R & A/P): 8 years (Required)
• appropriately and accurately general ledger transactions: 8 years (Required)
• reconciling financial discrepancies: 8 years (Required)
• providing accounting support for investment activities: 8 years (Required)
• pension and investment accounting: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20001 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20001: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person