PATH is a global organization that works to accelerate health equity by bringing together public institutions, businesses, social enterprises, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing health challenges. With expertise in science, health, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales solutions—including vaccines, drugs, devices, diagnostics, and innovative approaches to strengthening health systems worldwide.
The Finance team is seeking a Senior Accountant to perform complex accounting and financial reporting functions. Working under the direction of the Assistant Controller, the Senior Accounting Officer will work with various accounting teams, the duties will include: preparing financial statements and reports, performing financial analysis, compiling financial donor reports, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and assisting other teams that report to the Assistant Controller. The ideal candidate will be an adaptable and highly motivated self-starter with solid GAAP and non-profit accounting knowledge, and experience with financial statement preparation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare financial statements for PATH and its affiliates, and supporting schedules and analysis.
- Analyze and make recommendations on complex and emerging accounting issues.
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closes.
- Compile and prepare financial donor reports.
- Develop, document and implement recommendations to improve accounting policies, processes and procedures.
- Assemble responses and reports for high profile filings, financial reports and surveys for governmental agencies and external third parties; (SEFA, NICRA).
- Perform monthly, quarterly and annual reviews to evaluate transactions posted to the General Ledger for consistency, allowability and compliance with GAAP & PATH policies.
- Maintain and reconcile a variety of balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
- Assess internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas.
- Participate in the close and audit process by preparing and processing various adjustments and journal entries and schedules as required.
- Assist with global external audits, as assigned.
- Design and update reports and power point presentation slides and other materials for Board and Leadership financial management meeting presentations.
- Act as backup for other Finance functions as needed during peak periods.
Required Skills
Required Experience
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and ability to research accounting literature
- Well-rounded accounting experience ranging from verifying, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies, to compiling financial statements and financial donor reports
- Experience with non-profit accounting principles and procedures strongly preferred
- Knowledge of accounting systems and experience with global ERP systems (Business World, UNIT 4 is a strong plus)
- Experience with preparing financial donor reports for a variety of donors
- Experience with third party reconciliation software (previous use of Blackline is a strong plus)
- Strong proficiency in the use of productivity software Knowledge of Microsoft productivity software (Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage and complete multiple projects simultaneously; capable of rapid coordination and distribution of information
- Ability to analyze financial data and to prepare accurate reports in a timely fashion.
- Ability to develop and use various complex tools to data-mine across multiple linked and un-linked PATH systems
- Ability to work independently with a high degree of reliability, accuracy and productivity
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment effectively in decision-making processes and planning
- Knowledge of 2 CFR 200 preferred
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships and effectively address complex and sensitive administrative issues throughout the spectrum of constituents
MUST HAVE LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES.
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PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.
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PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.