The American Institutes for Research (AIR), an educational research organization specializing in education, assessment, health, international and other social policy issues, has an immediate need for an Accounting Manager in our Corporate Business Office in our Washington, DC headquarters.

This position, to report to the Controller, will manage the direction, coordination, and control of day-to-day accounting operations; coordinate activities and timing of month-end close; oversee daily cash management; review foreign wire requests and subcontract advance requests This candidate will also ensure internal controls are in place and working; coordinate required state registrations; and manage process improvement initiatives.  The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day activities of 15-20 staff in Accounts payable, payroll and general accounting.  Supervision will include work allocation, hiring, training, problem resolution; evaluating performance and making recommendations for personnel actions.  We seek an individual who will motivate employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.

A BS/BA in Accounting, plus 7-10 years experience required.  DCAA required.  Individual must have demonstrated successful experience in management of Accounts Payable, Payroll and General Accounting and possess excellent communication and supervisory skills. Knowledge of FAR, CAS and GAAP, CPA; experience in a government contracting environment working with USAID, Dept of Ed, and DHHS are strongly preferred.  Experience with Deltek or CostPoint and Impromptu desirable.

COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION:

AIR offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. For more information, please visit our website at www.air.org.  To apply, please go to http://jobs-airdc.icims.com

and reference job number 4776.  EOE.