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Department: | OPERATIONAL ACCOUNTING |
Location: | Washington, DC |
Salary: |
The Aspen Institute
The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.
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Department Description: The Accounting & Treasury Unit of the Office of Financial Operations (OFO) is responsible for all transactional processes of the Institute, which includes Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and general ledger oversight. The department completes the annual audit process, ensures compliance with all financial regulations, and provides financial information to internal staff, senior management, Board of Directors, and external parties.
Basic Function: The primary responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Specialist is to process and ensure the accuracy of all transactions entered as Accounts Payable vouchers, and to assist the Manager of Accounts Payable with all aspects of invoice processing for the Aspen Institute.
Essential Duties
Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Knowledge, Education, and Experience:
2 – 4 years of work experience performing accounts payable processing, which includes performing responsibilities that involve processing of invoices, 1099s, and travel and expense reimbursements.
The Institute has implemented a mandatory COVID vaccination policy for all employees who will work at one of our physical locations, attend any of our in-person events or travel on behalf of the Institute. Staff unable to be vaccinated may request an exemption under certain circumstances.
The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.