Trinity, a comprehensive university in the nation’s capital, seeks an Accounting Associate of Accounts Payable who will be part of a dynamic team in the Business Office. 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 Responsibilities: 
 This position will primarily be responsible for all Accounts Payable functions within the accounting department and assist with the day-to-day operations of the cashier window. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Review and process vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements.
• Ensure all invoices and expense reimbursements have proper documentation, approvals, and are allowable costs.
• Update and maintain vendor records.
• Filing records (electronically and physically) associated with accounting transactions.
• Manage the annual preparation of 1099s.
• Oversee employee credit card reporting and follow-up. 
• Prepare monthly journal entries, and general ledger reconciliations. 
• Assist with annual audit and preparation of financial documents as needed.
• Serve as cashier, processing student payments, preparing daily batch reports and journal entries for posting.

 Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 3 years of experience in an accounting office. Higher education experience is a plus.
• Exceptionally organized with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good research, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
   Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics, Great Plains a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work normal weekday business hours and some Saturdays.

Trinity offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to full-time employees to include Health, Dental & Vision insurance, Employer Paid Life and Disability benefits, 403(b) Retirement plan with employer match up to 6%, Paid Family Leave, Trinity Center Membership Free to all employees to include full size pool, walking track, weight & Cardio equipment, Free campus parking, Free Shuttle bus between campus & Brookland Metro station and more.

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.