Job Title: Accountant
Organization: Partners in Health
Location: Boston, MA
Salary:
FT Regular
 
Job Description:
Organizational Profile:
 
Partners In Health is a non-profit corporation based in Boston,
Massachusetts
, whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the
poor in health care. Through service delivery, training, research, and
advocacy, PIH works globally to bring the benefits of modern science to
those most in need, and to serve as an antidote to despair. PIH currently
has programs in Haiti, Peru, Guatemala, Mexico, Russia, Rwanda, Lesotho,
Malawi, and Boston.
 
 
Overall Responsibilities:
 
The Accountant is responsible for daily financial activities and processes
for PIH. Activities include, but are not limited to, monitoring cash levels
daily, reconciling PIH bank accounts, processing accounts payable,
monitoring and managing expense reporting, preparation of wire transfers to
offsite locations, depositing and recording all cash receipts, biweekly
preparation and posting of payroll, monitoring and invoicing cash flow on
various grants, general ledger journal entries, and fixed assets accounting.
The
Accountant is responsible for monthly account reconciliations as well as for
generating a variety of weekly, monthly and ad-hoc financial reports.
 
 
Specific Responsibilities:
 
1. Cash flow  Prepare daily cash flow reports including daily receipts and
disbursements for the
Accounting Manager, CFO and COO. Reconcile all PIH local bank accounts
monthly.
2. Accounts receivable  Generate invoices including employee expense
reimbursements and
COBRA health insurance. Reconcile Aged Receivable.
3. Accounts payable and wire transfers  Process all invoices, check and
wire transfer requests by
date, source, and fund, ensuring appropriate advance approval. Print checks,
obtain signatures,
and prepare for mailing. Ensure that expense reports are completed and
processed on a timely
basis. Reconcile Aged Payable.
4. Cash receipts  Record all cash receipts by date, source, fund, and
restrictions imposed by the donor. Reconcile monthly with fund raising
reports.
5. Payroll  Ensure that all staff report on time worked, vacation days,
etc. Prepare and process
biweekly payroll. Maintain spreadsheets of payroll by program, including
gross pay, taxes, and
fringe benefits. Oversee all payroll tax payments with payroll service.
Quarterly reconcile Form
941 Payroll Tax Return. Annually review Form W-2s.
6. General ledger  Prepare and record all monthly journal entries to the
general ledger. Analyze
and report on all general ledger activity for each fund.
7. Fixed assets  perform full fixed assets accounting including
depreciation tables and fixed asset inventory for each fund.
8. Closings  Assist with the monthly and yearly closing process. Records
accruals and reconcile all major accounts.
9. Audit/Tax Reports  assist Financial Manager with annual audit and tax
report preparation.
10. Other  assist with other financial projects as needed.
 
 
Qualifications:
 
1. Bachelor's degree in business, economic, or accounting with at least two
years of relevant
accounting experience.
2. Proficiency with automated accounting systems.
3. Strong computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet programs
(Microsoft Word and Excel
required).
4. Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of
activities in a time sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention
to detail and quality.
5. Creativity, flexibility, sound judgment, and ability to work
independently and take initiative.
6. Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member in a complex and
fast-paced
environment.
7. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact
professionally with culturally
diverse staff, clients, and consultants.
8. Prior experience with fund accounting in a non-profit organization is
preferred.
 
How to Apply:
Send your resume and cover letter to hr@pih.org
Organization Web Site: www.pih.org/youcando/employment.html
 
Email replies to: hr@pih.org