Finance Assistant
Reston, VA
National Headquarters | 11480 Commerce Park | Reston, VA 20191
Opening:
Immediate
Salary based on experience & previous salary history
Mission
Young America’s Foundation (YAF) is committed to ensuring that increasing numbers of young Americans understand and are inspired by the ideas of individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values.
Reports To
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Job Summary
The finance assistant is a key member of Young America’s Foundation’s (YAF) team—which includes staff at the Foundation’s National Headquarters in Reston, Virginia, the Foundation’s Reagan Ranch Center in Santa Barbara, California, and the Reagan Boyhood Home in Dixon, Illinois.The assistant will work directly with the CFO and Controller.
Responsibilities
- Prepare daily check deposit and associated reports
- Process and reconcile credit card donations
- Process invoices and prepare weekly payments
- Assist with the preparation of work papers for the year-end external audit
- Answer staff and vendor inquiries
- Data entry and record keeping, as needed
- Complete other duties as assigned by the CFO
Requirements
Ideal Experience:
- Prior accounting or bookkeeping experience
- Experience in Oracle NetSuite
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Prior experience with Bill, Concur, or a similar online payment processing system
Personal Qualities:
- Committed to and enthusiastic about YAF’s mission and programs
- Prior involvement with YAF is a plus
- Self-motivated, resourceful, and flexible
- Committed to ongoing education and training
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize work
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects
This job description represents the expectations of the position described. Additional duties, reporting relationships, and/or position criteria may be assigned. YAF reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.
This is an in-office position based at YAF’s national headquarters in Reston, Virginia.
Salary will be based on experience and previous salary history.
Email a cover letter, resume outlining the requirements, professional references, and salary history to:
Paul Matthews, Chief Financial Officer
800-USA-1776
*Incomplete applications (i.e., those suggesting references upon request) will not be considered.
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only complete and direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.
