Accounting Coordinator

International market development organization based in Washington, D.C. is seeking an accounting coordinator to join its team. This role is central to supporting the finance and accounting function by ensuring accuracy in accounts payable operations and related finance and accounting tasks. In addition, the accounting coordinator provides accounting and administrative support across the finance and administration teams. This position is based in Washington, D.C.

Duties include:

1. Support the Finance and Accounting team in finance related tasks such as preparing ACH payment requests & compiling backup documents.
2. Serve as backup for manager of accounts payable in their absence and provide support with credit card reconciliation and related expense tracking.
3. Monitor and track pending or outstanding transactions from corporate credit cards and recurring expenses, ensuring timely follow up, reconciliation and accurate coding and expense reporting.
4. Manage and reconcile monthly prepaid accounts and reimbursable expenses, FedEx invoices, flexible spending accounts, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.
5. Responsible for petty cash transactions, including disbursements and replenishment.
6. Support the creation of wire transfers and assist in preparing wire journal entries and reclassification journal entries.
7. Provide support in gathering audit samples and responding to requests for annual and semi-annual audit and compliance requests.
8. Provide administrative support including preparing IT invoices for online and ACH payments. Provide occasional support to the administration team.
9. Other duties as assigned.

The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate in the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other factor prohibited by law.

As a participant in USDA programs, we share the commitment to comply with all federal, state and local civil rights laws and those of the USDA. More about this commitment is found here, https://www.usda.gov/non-discrimination-statement

USGBC is a leading non-profit member association dedicated to expanding exports of U.S. corn, sorghum, barley and related co-products, including ethanol. To promote a healthy work-life balance, we offer a degree of flexibility including telework (up to two days per week), 37.5 hour workweek, Employee Assistance Program, paid training/seminars, lunch-and-learn sessions, and more. USGBC also offers competitive health/dental/vision benefits, generous leave policies and generous retirement benefits.

Proficiency in English is required.