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About the Role

The Staff Accountant is responsible for accounts payable and selected general accounting tasks such as journal entries and account reconciliations. This position reports to the Controller and works closely with members of the accounting team, as well as non-finance functions across the institute.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, corporate credit card expenses, and staff travel reimbursements, ensuring accurate coding to specific research projects, grants, and departments while securing appropriate approvals
• Obtain and manage W-9s
• Process annual IRS 1099-MISC forms
• Record standard journal entries for monthly expenses, prepayments, and accruals
• Ensure the accuracy of accounts payable reports, maintain accurate back-up documents and guarantee that all unpaid invoices are processed for an organization
• Perform monthly reconciliations of all AP-related accounts
• Ensure daily and monthly processes are completed and lead to a timely and accurate month-end close
• Assist with reconciling other general ledger accounts as needed
• Maintain organized digital financial records and pull requested transactional samples during the annual audit
• Assist with financial and tax audits, in part by interacting with external auditors to ensure that support and explanations for all requests are provided in a timely manner
• Keep abreast of regulatory and GAAP requirements

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with enterprise level accounting software, with NetSuite experience a strong plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite with advanced spreadsheet/Excel skills
• Superior listening, written and oral communications skills
• Adept at building relationships with diverse groups of colleagues across the institute, including working with accounting and nonaccounting functions
• Able to effectively manage key internal and external relationships
• Able to adapt positively to change with an orientation towards continuous improvement
• Pursue new opportunities to grow personally and professionally
• Able to take initiative, maintain focus, and work independently to manage multiple deliverables and timelines
• A problem-solver who is proactive, motivated, and well-organized with keen attention to detail

Skills

• NetSuite experience
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced spreadsheet/Excel skills
• GAAP

Location

• San Francisco

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Two years of accounting experience
• Preferably with non-profit organizations

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

• $65,600 - $82,000

Benefits

• Generous benefit package
• Excellent work environment
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan contribution (9% of salary)
• 14 paid holidays annually
• 28 days of PTO annually

About the Company

• PPIC values the wide variety of backgrounds and experiences of our staff, and key elements in the consideration of qualified candidates include excellence; diversity of talents, backgrounds, and viewpoints; and a strong fit with the institute’s mission, values, and goals.
• The organization provides 14 paid holidays and 28 days of PTO annually (PTO balance increases with tenure), and more!

Equal Opportunity

• PPIC celebrates diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We are committed to building a team that represents the backgrounds, perspectives, identities, and skills of California.
• No matter who you are, we invite you to apply for this role.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer.