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PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing heath challenges.
The Finance team is seeking an analytical, creative, and forward-thinking Senior Accountant to provide financial support for our nonprofit organization. The Senior Accountant is responsible for driving all activities related to PATH's accounting and financial functions and ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), PATH policies and procedures, internal controls, and audit support operating in 20+ countries. This position works closely with partners in human resources, legal, IT, office of grants and contracts, and the extended program leadership team to not only educate regarding finance and accounting procedures, but also explore how the finance function can support program and other operations groups building and optimizing finance business processes and systems to meet future needs and demands. The ideal candidate will be an adaptable and highly motivated self-starter with solid GAAP, the ability to work autonomously and previous experience with non-profit accounting knowledge, and with financial statement preparation.
Responsibilities:
Prepare financial statements, supporting statements, and relevant analysis for PATH and its affiliates.
Research and implement complex and emerging accounting issues, (e.g., ASC 842).
Coordinate and track month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes.
Prepare annual 990 tax return.
Prepare and maintain Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).
Prepare Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) schedules.
Evaluate transactions posted to the General Ledger for consistency, allowability and compliance with GAAP and PATH policies.
Administer and maintain system for global balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations.
Assemble responses and reports for high profile filings, financial reports, and surveys for governmental agencies and external third parties.
Assess internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas.
Prepare and file state and local taxes (B&O, S<, etc.).
Participate in the financial close and audit processes by preparing and processing various adjustments, journal entries and schedules.
Support and review country office financial filings, as assigned.
Design and update reports and power point presentations and other materials for PATH’s Board and PATH’s leadership teams.
Respond to questions and provide support to other departments regarding proper accounting treatment of transactions.
Act as backup for other global Finance functions as needed during peak periods.
Lead ad hoc accounting projects to remediate process gaps and drive efficiency.
Required Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Minimum of five years relevant work experience in accounting or finance type role with increasing levels of responsibility; or an equivalent combination of education and related field experience.
CPA is a plus.
Highly skilled in complex account reconciliations with keen attention to details and ability to analyze data, research information to clarify issues, find and propose appropriate solution.
Knowledge of and experience with USG Regulations, such as 2 CFR 200 and FAR.
Experience preparing U.S. federal tax returns, specifically the form 990.
Knowledge of accounting and GAAP practices relevant to Non-Profit Accounting.
Experience with global accounting/ERP systems (UNIT4 Business World is a strong plus).
Experience with third party account reconciliation management software (previous use of Blackline is a strong plus).
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access).
Exhibits a positive, proactive attitude with a sense of urgency; follows through and gets things done with minimal guidance.
Ability to analyze financial data and to prepare accurate reports.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage and complete multiple projects simultaneously, capable of rapid coordination and distribution of information.
Ability to develop and use various complex tools to data-mine across multiple linked and un-linked PATH systems.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.