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Individuals seeking employment opportunities with Leading Authorities should contact Monique Remy, via email at monique@lauthorities.com.

Available Position: Accountant
Date of Hire: Present

Based in Washington, D.C., Leading Authorities is one of the nation's most prominent speakers bureaus, with unique capabilities in lecture representation, media and event production, and entertainment.  Our mission is to help organizations create powerful meeting experiences and messages using world class talent, entertainment and creative media.

Job Description
Position reports directly to the Controller and provide a wide variety of General Accounting duties such as daily cash receipts posting, accounts receivable, and daily reconciliation of bank accounts.  Candidate also supports the Controller during month-end close, preparation of financial statements and budgets, special projects and human resource administration.  

Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years as Accounting (A/R, A/P or G/L Accountant).
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- Experience in Dynamic Great Plains (v10) a plus. 
- Strong Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
- Superb organizational skills, ability to work under tight deadlines, and ability to adapt to change.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills, and possess utmost discretion, judgment and professionalism.

Compensation: 
Annual salary of $45K (may increase depending on experience) plus 401(K) plan, vacation, holidays, and health/life/dental/disability/vision insurance.  

Qualified applicants should email resume to alfonso@lauthorities.com or fax to 202-955-1047 (attn Alfonso).

Visit www.leadingauthorities.com for additional company information.  Office is near two Metro Stations:  McPherson Square and Metro Center. 

Available Position: Program Consultant
Date of Hire: Present

Leading Authorities is one of the nation's most prominent speakers bureaus, with unique capabilities in lecture representation, media and event production, and entertainment. Our mission is to help organizations create powerful meeting experiences and messages using world class talent, entertainment and creative media.  

The ideal candidate will be goal oriented, entrepreneurial, and success-driven. This means embracing financial goals, enjoying the selling process, and being comfortable with incentive-based compensation. Since client contacts are made primarily by telephone, the successful candidate will be an outstanding communicator through this medium.  

The successful candidate will be interested in, and familiar with, current events, including headline news, business trends, sports, and modern culture. Equally important is someone who is driven to success, has excellent organizational and time management skills, is persistent and resilient, is comfortable with the computer, and who has sound business judgement.  

Compensation includes a generous base salary, incentive compensation, a 401(K) plan and profit sharing, paid vacation and holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, life & disability insurance.      

Qualified applicants should send resume via fax to 202-955-1047 attn: Monique or email to monique@lauthorities.com.  Visit www.leadingauthorities.com for additional company information.

 

Available Position: Marketing and Business Development Paid Internship
Date of Hire: Present

 

For more than 16 years, Leading Authorities has worked with organizations and professionals worldwide to produce dynamic events featuring internationally recognized figures in politics, business, and contemporary life. Leading Authorities represents both noteworthy speakers and celebrated entertainers, and offers award-winning production services to inspire and engage audiences around the globe.  

 

Qualifications: Junior or Senior college student working towards degree in Marketing, Communications, or English preferred. Must possess strong organizational, client service, and interpersonal abilities, as well as the ability to work well independently. High standards of oral and written communications are a must. Project management, attention to detail, and strong computer skills essential.    

 

Job Duties:

  • Work closely with Marketing Coordinator and the Creative Director on assigned projects.
  • Data entry, filing, and general administrative support.
  • Maintain and update speaker information in Leading Authorities' computer database and public Web site.
  • Assist in the organization, planning, and execution of marketing related events.
  • Execute direct mail projects utilizing Microsoft Excel.  

Tuesday/Thursday Availability Preferred

 

Salary: $8.00/hr  

 

Please send all resumes to Catherine Cooling at Catherine@lauthorities.com.