Staff Accountant

Duke Ellington School of the Arts – Washington, D.C.
Full-Time | On-Site

About the Role
The Duke Ellington School of the Arts Finance Department is seeking a full-time Staff Accountant to join our team immediately. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in managing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all accounting functions.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Generate weekly accounts payable transactions in Blackbaud Financial Edge Accounting System.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices and payment authorizations.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries and corrections as needed.
• Maintain proper classification of restricted funds and month-/year-end adjustments.
• Refine and implement procedures to strengthen accounts payable management.
• Create accounts payable batch entries on a bi-weekly basis.

General Ledger

• Prepare monthly adjusting entries for review by the Finance Director.
• Maintain depreciation schedules and fixed asset records.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and ensure accurate allocation across departments and restricted PPE items.

Other Responsibilities

• Administer the purchase order system.
• Assist with student fee collections and school performance box office operations.
• Conduct monthly inventory reconciliations for the school store (“Ellingtonia”).
• Support the Director of Finance and Finance Manager with administrative and financial tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Experience: 3–5 years of accounting experience required.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Word).
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
  • Experience with accounting software required; Blackbaud Financial Edge experience preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and adherence to internal control procedures.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and retirement plan options.

Application Instructions

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Duke Ellington School of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.