Accounting Administrative Assistant

Solidarity Center

The Solidarity Center, founded in 1997 by the AFL-CIO to tackle the enormous challenges workers face in the global economy, now works with union and community group partners in more than 60 countries through a network of 26 field offices.  This not-for-profit organization offers education, training, research, legal support, and organizing assistance to help build strong and effective trade unions and other workers’ organizations and more just and equitable societies.  Its programs promote democratic rights and respect for workers; raise public awareness about abuses of the world’s most vulnerable workers; and, above all, help the world’s workers secure a voice in their societies and the global economy. 

The Center seeks an Accounting Administrative Assistant to assist the Finance Department with a variety of administrative and clerical functions.  The Accounting Administrative Assistant reports directly to the Center’s controller, and provides assistance to the finance department team.  The Washington, D.C. based Center has a staff of 234 and an annual budget of $30 million. This position is based in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities
Uploading and/or sending monthly financial reports from the field offices and to the Regional Program Directors; assisting project accountants in basic research tasks and reconciliation.

Qualifications:
Minimum of two-years basic accounting/bookkeeping experience plus nine college credit hours in Accounting, plus working towards an Associate Degree in Accounting, OR, Associate Degree in Accounting.  Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Word is required.  Working experience in any accounting software including Quickbooks and or Deltek Costpoint is desirable.  Individual must have the ability to communicate well in writing and orally.  Ability to provide support to the Finance staff team and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.  This position requires an individual who is well organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, willing to learn and able to work in a team environment.

The duration of this position, as with all positions at the Solidarity Center, is contingent upon continued grant funding. 

If interested, please click on the link below and upload cover letter and résumé: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=5039171

The Solidarity Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only finalist applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Closing date of application:   When filled.