Staff Accountant (Remote)

Staff Accountant

American Pediatric Society

Society for Pediatric Research

Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting

Overview:

• Pediatric Academic Societies, Inc. (PAS):
  • Four-day program of scientific & educational sessions, workshops, special interest groups, award presentations, social & networking events
  • 8,000+ child health professionals, researchers, and trainees attend annually
• American Pediatric Society (APS):
  • Vision: A secure future for academic pediatrics
  • Mission: To engage distinguished pediatric leaders to shape the future of academic pediatric
  • Background & Membership: Founded in 1888 as the first pediatric society in North America. More than 1,800 granted memberships in recognition of extraordinary achievement
• Society for Pediatric Research (SPR):
  • Vision: Connecting, collaborating, and catalyzing the conduct of research
  • Mission: Creating a network of multi-disciplinary researchers to improve child health
  • Background & Membership: Founded in 1929, more than 4,000+ physician-scientist members are actively engaged in all phases of basic, clinical, and translational research necessary to advance child health. Includes four regions: Western, Midwest, Southern, Eastern
• International Pediatric Research Foundation | Pediatric Research Foundation
  • Provides oversight of the APS-, SPR-, and European SPR-owned journal, Pediatric Research
  • Funds charitable interests of the APS and SPR

Position Summary: The Staff Accountant (StfAcct) works directly with the Accounting Manager and Director of Finance to ensure the weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly accounting functions of the APS, SPR, PAS Meeting, SPR Regional Societies, International Pediatric Research Foundation, and the Pediatric Research Foundation are completed accurately and on a timely basis.As a key contributor to the Finance team, the StfAcct provides support to the Society and PAS departments on finance matters. The position is full-time, and occasional travel (~ 1-2 trips per year) is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts payable processing, general ledger maintenance, deposits and reconciliations of checking & investment accounts, semi-monthly payroll uploads, and monthly financial statement preparation for all not-for-profit entities
• Accounting of funds received for pre-registration, onsite registration, exhibits, and sponsorship monies for multiple scientific/academic conferences
• Prepare Form 1099’s for all not-for-profit entities
• Assist with budget planning and uploads
• Set up ACH payments and initiate wire transfers for stipend payments and employee reimbursements
• Assist the Accounting Manager and Director of Finance with external audits and other projects as directed

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.

Experience and Skills:

• Prefer 3+ years in an accounting role, experience in non-profit organizations is preferred, but not required.
• Expert in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct accounting software is a plus.
• Ability to work in a collegial, small staff environment where energetic collaboration and dependability are essential.
• Demonstrated experience working productively in remote environments.
• Strong organization skills and consistent, reliable attention to detail.
• At ease with simultaneous, multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and alteration of priorities.
• Ability to manage highly confidential information.
• Self-starter who can work independently and achieve high standards to meet multiple deadlines.
• Proven record of sound judgment, analysis, problem-solving, discernment, and decision-making.
• Proven ability to communicate in a timely, reliable, accurate, and professional manner verbally and in writing with board members, senior leaders, mid-level managers, and external and internal staff