Senior Staff Accountant

Since its founding in 1957, HRiA has been at the forefront of public health, leading the way to promote healthier and more vibrant communities. Our work recognizes how structural racism and social and economic factors impact health outcomes. Our health equity framework centers on racial equity and guides our work with communities, partners, and clients as well as our internal policies and processes. HRiA is also an affiliate member of the National Network of Public Health Institutes with over 40 affiliates located across the country. 

Health Resources in Action offers exciting, engaging, and challenging employment opportunities for researchers, facilitators, analysts, trainers, policy specialists, and more. People come to HRiA because of our commitment to social justice and health equity, our wonderful clients and partners, and our dedicated and dynamic staff. People stay at HRIA because of our collaborative approach to problem solving, our friendly work environment, and our commitment to providing employees with challenging and exciting professional opportunities. 

Equity & Inclusion are core values of our organization. Our hiring and business practices appreciate the strengths offered through varied backgrounds. As public health practitioners with a social justice focus, we are committed to better understanding and learning from the institutional structures that create disparities among us and our work. We are actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced staff. We provide an energizing and supportive environment in which to work and to build a career. For more information about the organization visit http://www.hria.org. 

Opportunity: 

We are seeking an accounting professional for the newly created role of Senior Staff Accountant. This role will focus on senior level accounting including, but not limited to, month-end entries, personnel allocation entries, monthly reconciliations, and process improvements. 

This is an exempt full-time position fully remote. The salary range starts at $75,000/year based on skills and experience. HRIA requires that staff be up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations and must show proof of vaccination upon hire.  

HRiA offers strong benefits to its employees, including competitive salaries, health insurance, retirement plan, flexible summer hours, vacation starting at 4 weeks, 13 paid holidays, plus office closure time during the last week of December. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Reconciliations: 

• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis including prepaid and accrual accounts 
• Develop and document SOPs for all reconciliation processes 
• Working with the COO and the Senior Director of Accounting to ensure the contract drawdowns and revenue releases are reconciled with the net asset accounts and correctly posted 

Allocations: 

• Post all personnel allocations by the 8th of the month for contracts to be billed in a timely manner 
• Assure that all billable expenses are entered correctly by the 8th of the month for contracts to be billed in a timely manner 
• Develop SOPs for all allocation processes 

Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable: 

• Assist in posting ACH and check deposits in the accounting software in a timely manner 
• Review weekly check run for accuracy  

Other: 

• Work with the Budget & Contracts team for payment questions 
• Other duties, as assigned 

Candidate Qualifications: 

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in  Accounting or the equivalent work experience 
•  10 years of experience in financial accounting departments with at least 3 years of non-profit experience 
• Proven problem-solving ability and aptitude for identifying and implementing process improvements 
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively 
• Fastidious attention to detail and accuracy 
• Ingrained systems for documenting, organizing, tracking, and prioritizing work 

Procedure for Candidacy: 

To apply, submit your cover letter and resume online.

Please note a cover letter is required for consideration. 

HRiA is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.