The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality · 10 hours ago
Accountant, Fiscal Sponsorship
Boston, MA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$39.65/hr - $39.65/hr
3+ years expThe Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality is a nonprofit organization focused on building a just and equitable society. They are seeking an Accountant to manage accounts receivable and payable functions for Fiscally Sponsored Organizations, requiring strong analytical and multitasking skills.
EducationNon ProfitSex Industry
Responsibilities
Prepare invoices for review by FSO Executive Directors
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Submit invoices to customers for payment
Post invoices in accounting system according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for nonprofit organizations
Record cash receipts received on behalf of FSOs
Maintain reconciliation systems to ensure invoices are submitted in a timely fashion and coded correctly in the accounting system
Contact customers about outstanding receivable balances
Work with Accounting Manager to write off bad debt
Prepare journal entries related to AR transactions
Audit invoice submissions
Audit expense report submissions
Coordinate with Contracts department for contract amendments or issues
Review contracts and process contract execution payments
Manually enter payment request to Concur on behalf of limited FSOs as needed
Manually enter emergency payment requests
Monitor accounts to ensure timely payments
Respond to issues related to invoices and payments
Send reminder to FSOs for un-submitted invoices
Create new vendors including banking information for ACH payments as needed
Provide Concur Invoice training and assist with Concur related issues
Assist FSOs, GFMs, and GFAs with disbursement inquiries
Process monthly stipend payments via upload as needed
Prepare journal entries related to AP transactions
Prepare credit memos as needed
Act as departmental resource on AR and AP processes
Act as departmental resource on grants/contracts process
Provide operational support to accounting staff on processes, systems, and software
Provide back up for all accounting functions
Ability to proactively research and resolve accounting inconsistencies
Participate in annual audits – prepare and review schedules, pull documentation, etc
Provide direct FSO services as needed
Stay abreast of changes in GAAP and other regulatory requirements including Federal Cost Allowability (Cost Principles)
Complete other tasks and projects related to the job, as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum of three years' experience performing accounts payable, accounts receivable and billing functions
BA/BS degree in accounting or business or equivalent experience required
Strong analytical, research and troubleshooting skills
Experience with performing accounts receivable and billing functions
Proficiency using accounting software and spreadsheets
Ability to pay close and accurate attention to details
Ability to adhere to standard and organizational accounting protocols
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities
Strong communication skills
Commitment to the work of social and economic justice organizations
Ability to work effectively with people of different cultural backgrounds
Communication – The ability to effectively exchange ideas, concepts, facts, and data with diverse audiences
High standard of integrity, ethics, and professionalism – The highest standards of integrity, ethical practices and professionalism are demonstrated in all aspects of work, including interactions with others, decision-making, and the development and delivery of work product
Relationship management – The ability to develop and nurture positive, productive relationships with others
Collaboration – The ability to collaborate vertically and horizontally throughout the organization and with others
Technologically and organizationally functional – Computer skills and demonstrates willingness to learn additional, specific platforms
Soft Skills including exceptional discretion and judgment
Effective verbal and written communication skills with a wide audience
Ability to build productive and successful range of relationships and effectively serve in roles ranging from trusted advisor, teammate, subject matter expert and to coach
Demonstrate cultural awareness and some understanding of fostering an inclusive, culturally sensitive, environment
Willing to ask questions, learn, and constructively share and accept feedback
Must be adaptable to a range of audiences and dynamics
Just do good work by providing high quality work in fast-paced environment
Strong analytical skills are necessary
Must be flexible and able to manage multiple changing priorities and projects
Be organized and detail oriented
Provide excellent customer service by being on-time and accurate
Preferred
Nonprofit accounting, federal fund, and Concur experience desired
Benefits
Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO): twelve paid holidays, three weeks of vacation, one week of personal holiday, and ability to accrue up to 487.5 hours of health leave time for benefited staff.
80% Employer-paid, offering some $0 deductible Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim along with several low-deductible plans;
Low-cost Harvard Pilgrim/Point32Health Dental and Vision.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care.
Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
Employer-paid Pension and Employee-paid 403b plan through TIAA.
Up to $1,080.00 in annual commuter subsidy
$10 monthly cell phone stipend.
No meetings after noon on Fridays.
Company
The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality
The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality is dedicated to advancing knowledge of sexuality and communicating scientifically based sexuality research and scholarship to professionals, policy makers, and the general public.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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