Senior Accountant/Assistant to the Comptroller

Senior Accountant/Assistant to the Comptroller

SUMMARY:

The LIUNA National Pension & Retirement Fund o?ce is seeking a Senior Accountant/Assistant to the Comptroller to support and oversee the day-to-day accounting and financial operations for the 5 Benefits Funds administered at the National Fund O?ce in Washington, D.C. This position reports directly to the Comptroller and Manager of Investment Operations. The ideal candidate has a deep knowledge of accounting principles and standards, is focused and detail-oriented, and operates at the highest level of professionalism and ethical standards.

Salary Level: $75,000 - $110,000 (annually)

Location: Washington, DC (in-person)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Closely monitor the Funds' various bank accounts to track daily cash flows
• Lead the accounts payable process, collaborating with other members of the accounting team and ultimately submitting electronic payments through the online banking portal
• Enter daily internal wire transfers for employer contributions
• Manage the Funds� state withholding tax accounts by paying and filing returns under strict deadlines that di?er between states
• Record ad-hoc journal entries, which are used to complete account reconciliations, annual audits, and financial statements
• Utilize Excel spreadsheets to balance monthly changes to pensioners' benefits, ensuring the monthly pension checks and direct deposit files are accurate
• Perform the monthly internal accounting for the 401(k) plan as well as the Canadian pension plans, which involves downloading reports and recording journal entries
• Prepare annual invoice mailings and audit requests
• Assist with numerous investment related tasks, including paying manager fees, drafting capital calls, saving performance statements, and coordinating Form 5500 requests with investment managers
• Communicate e?ectively, functioning as a key point of contact between the accounting department and management
• Other duties may be assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP/IFRS accounting principles
• Good quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel and various industry accounting software applications
• Ability to communicate e?ectively
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational ability
• Ability to operate consistently with high level of professionalism and ethical standards is a must
• Experience with unions or in a nonprofit organization or trade association is preferred

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business-related field
• 5+ years of senior level accounting experience
• Experience managing payroll lifecycle is a plus
• Tax withholding and remittance experience (State and Federal) is preferred

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary; Hybrid work schedule (4 days in o?ce, 1 day work from home, flexible arrival/departure times)
• Employer-paid pension and 401(k) match
• Employer-paid health, vision, dental, Rx and life insurance
• Great work/life balance; paid sick and vacation leave