Society Background

Built on over 100 years of history, the Ecological Society of America (ESA) is a professional membership association of ecologists, with 8,000 scientists, researchers, decision makers, policymakers, and educators dedicated to the science of ecology. We promote diversity in all areas of activity, including staffing, membership, leadership, education, committees, public engagement, and our annual convention and all other meetings.

Description
ESA is seeking a Director of Finance. Working with the Executive Director, this position will be in charge of budgeting and overall financial management including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, GL reconciliation, grant accounting, HR, and more. Supervise one staff person. Must be based in the DC metro area.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Overall Financial Management of the organization, including budgeting and grant accounting.
Manage and oversee accounting and bookkeeping tasks including:
1. Processing payroll
2. Posting payroll into accounting software
3. Allocation of timesheets
4. Processing Accounts payable
5. Processing cash receipts
6. Manage Amex cost accounting and receipts
7. Manage grant cost accounting
8. Process grant quarterly reports
9. Process grant reimbursement requests.
Manage HR duties:
1. Onboarding of new employees to include orientation, completion of payroll forms, and enrolling in ESA health insurance and other benefits
2. Maintain HR electronic files for employees including payroll forms, evaluations, COI, and other necessary forms
3. Ensure compliance with ESA policies on retirement contributions
4. Answer employee questions on benefits

Minimum 5 – 8 years prior experience as a non-profit financial professional. Excellent communication skills. Well-organized, detail-oriented, cooperative, and independent individual with the ability to handle multiple tasks.

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