NABTU
North America's Building Trades Unions

Jr. Accountant

Based in Washington, DC

 

North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) is a powerful workforce development and labor umbrella organization that collectively trains and represents over 3 million skilled craft professionals from 14 building trades unions in the United States and Canada. With the recent passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act, we are one of the most impactful labor organizations in the world, with the labor movement being as relevant and powerful as it has been in generations.

NABTU is accepting resumes for a Jr. Accountant that will assist the Controller with general accounting and financial reporting functions and play a key role in other financial administrative areas including balance sheet account reconciliations, general ledger (GL) activity and related journal entries. This role will assist with day-to-day functions of the accounting team and with month-end and year-end activities and assist the Controller in implementing and maintaining a system of business processes and internal controls that will ensure that the company assets are adequately safeguarded, as well as, provide accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.

Summary:
The ideal candidate for this position is a self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented individual who is enthusiastic about the nuances, pace, and nimble nature of North America's most influential trade unions.

The work environment is fast-paced, exciting, and meaningful. NABTU is truly in the business of changing lives, and our entire staff is dedicated to that mission. We are a driven team and want someone to join us who is as dedicated and motivated as we are. NABTU’s benefits are second to none, and we pride ourselves on our family-oriented work environment and positive team atmosphere.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist with day-to-day accounting function to include month-end and year-end close for the GL, account reconciliation review, accruals, journal entries, etc.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Assist with accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external financial statements and/or other reports to be used by management
• Assist with the external audit ensuring that all requested financial documents and information are available and delivered, as needed
• Assist with Conferences.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and 3+ years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls and financial reporting
• Extensively proficient in QuickBooks and Excel
• Excellent organization and multitasking abilities and strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with non-profit accounting; labor unions a plus
• LM-2 preparation a plus
• Excellent communication skills, ability to pivot across multiple tasks, and a "can do" attitude.

Benefits:

• Paid Healthcare
• Paid dental
• Paid vision insurance
• Defined benefit pension
• 401k program
• 401k matching
• Generous vacation accrual
• Paid sick leave
• Federal Holiday Schedule

Salary Range: $65, 000 – $75,000

How to Apply:
Applicants should submit a cover letter and résumé to the Controller at: hr@nabtu.org.

Job Type: Full-time