Staff Accountant - Institute for Building Technology and Safety

Under the direction of the Financial Services Manager; coordinates and performs a variety of skilled accounting functions; provides support and will back-up the Financial Services Manager; prepares correspondence, issues Occupational Licenses, records journal entries, reconciles general ledger accounts, records deposits; scans and files the department’s records and files; and performs other related duties as assigned.

• Assist customers, via telephone or walk-in customers, with new or renewed Occupational Licenses matters.
• Issue annual renewal of Occupational Licenses.
• Responsible for the collection of Occupational License fees, penalties and interest, if applicable.
• Scans, saves to network and files all department documents.
• Records all deposits on a daily basis, including bank deposits, credit card deposits and ACH deposits.
• Records all payrolls via journal entries, including salaries and wages, taxes, employee retirement contribution and calculating and recording the employer retirement match.
• Post monthly interest earned on bank accounts.
• Receive, code, enter and post accounts payable invoices for the City and IBTS. Print accounts payable checks weekly.
• Assist with the annual capital assets and inventory review and report.
• Assist with the preparation monthly reconcilements for all funds. Cross train on other accounting tasks, including but not limited to, monthly permit report(s)/invoice(s), monthly financial statements, monthly investment entries/reconciliations, annual budget/budget adjustments, and fund accounting.
• Assist with other accounting tasks, including but not limited to, the annual financial audit, workers’ comp audit, policies and procedures, etc.
• Serve as a backup for handling public records request.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience (Type, # Years): At least two years accounting experience
• Experience that includes accounting in a municipal government setting is a plus.

Key Skills/Competencies

1. Multi-task.
2. 2+ years of accounting experience.
3. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
4. Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
5. Good problem-solving and time management skills.
6. Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Bring your passion, expertise, and experience to IBTS, where we appreciate and are committed to our employees. We offer outstanding benefits, growth opportunities, and work hard to maintain a culture that values our employees. 

The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization established to provide unbiased professional building code compliance services, while enhancing the communities in which we work. At IBTS, our mission is to deliver quality services to meet the challenges of governance at all levels while enhancing public safety, economic development, and the general welfare of the community. Our services include Building and Community Development, Energy and Sustainability Services, Disaster Planning and Recovery, Quality Assurance, as well as Compliance and Risk Monitoring.

IBTS is headquartered in Ashburn, VA, with additional offices in Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC.

We are committed to building a community of experts with diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives who are passionate about our mission. IBTS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer that maintains a diverse and inclusive workforce.  All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. This opportunity is open to Section S3 Residents.  Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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