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How to Apply for Accounts Payable Specialist

at National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)

🏢 About National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)

The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) is unique as the national membership organization for federally mandated Protection and Advocacy Systems, directly advancing civil and human rights for people with disabilities through systemic advocacy, litigation, and policy reform. Working here means contributing to an organization that ensures legal protections and rights enforcement for vulnerable populations nationwide, offering mission-driven work with tangible social impact.

About This Role

As an Accounts Payable Specialist at NDRN, you'll be responsible for reviewing, coding, and processing invoices while ensuring compliance with GAAP, organizational policies, and federal regulations like Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200). This role is impactful because accurate financial management directly supports NDRN's advocacy work, ensuring proper stewardship of federal funds that enable disability rights protections across all 50 states.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves reviewing and coding invoices against specific grants and cost centers, ensuring proper documentation for compliance with federal regulations. You'll manage vendor communications, update payment schedules in the accounting system, and prepare supporting documentation for upcoming audits while maintaining meticulous records of all transactions.

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🎯 Who National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) Is Looking For

  • Has 2+ years of accounts payable experience with specific knowledge of nonprofit or federally funded environments
  • Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in transaction processing, especially with grant-related expenses
  • Possesses practical experience with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) compliance requirements
  • Is proficient in Excel for financial tracking and can navigate accounting systems while maintaining strict documentation standards

📝 Tips for Applying to National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)

1

Highlight specific experience with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) compliance in your resume, not just general accounting knowledge

2

Quantify your experience with grant-funded accounting by mentioning specific grant types or funding sources you've managed

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Demonstrate your understanding of NDRN's mission by connecting your financial skills to supporting disability rights advocacy

4

Include examples of preparing documentation for external audits, particularly in nonprofit or government settings

5

Showcase your Excel proficiency with concrete examples like pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, or financial reporting you've created

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with federal grant compliance and Uniform Guidance requirements', 'How your attention to detail ensures accurate financial stewardship for mission-critical advocacy work', 'Examples of supporting audits or reviews in nonprofit/government environments', "Why you're drawn to supporting NDRN's specific mission of disability rights protection"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → NDRN's specific Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Systems and their work in all 50 states
  • → The organization's recent advocacy initiatives or litigation cases mentioned in their annual report
  • → How federal funding streams (like P&A grants) support NDRN's operations
  • → The specific accounting challenges in nonprofit organizations managing multiple restricted grants
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your experience processing invoices under Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) requirements
2 How would you ensure compliance when coding expenses to specific grants or cost centers?
3 Walk me through your process for preparing documentation for an external audit
4 What systems or Excel functions have you used to manage vendor payment schedules efficiently?
5 How do you stay current with changes in federal regulations affecting nonprofit accounting?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with only corporate accounting experience without addressing nonprofit/federal compliance requirements
  • Failing to demonstrate specific knowledge of Uniform Guidance or grant accounting in application materials
  • Using generic cover letters that don't reference NDRN's specific disability rights mission

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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