Senior GL Accountant

Job Posting

TITLE: Senior GL Accountant

REPORTS TO: Accounting Lead

LOCATION: Project Management Office, Arlington, VA, US (PMO -US)

STATUS: Full-time

Organization Description

The Partnership for Supply Chain Management (PFSCM) focuses on strengthening and managing secure, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable global supply chains to enhance health and well-being in low- and middle-income countries by increasing access to quality and affordable health products. We assist governments, non-profit organizations, commercial firms, and humanitarian agencies in achieving their public health objectives through cost-saving procurement, efficient logistics, pharma-grade storage, last-mile delivery solutions, and real-time data tracking. PFSCM is dedicated to customer satisfaction and service excellence, which is reflected in our adherence to an ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System and alignment with ISO 20400 for Sustainable Procurement, which underpins all our processes and services. PFSCM, an affiliate of JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), a leading international public health and education consultant company in the U.S., operates from its project management headquarters in Washington D.C., and has an operational facility in Woerden, Netherlands. Additionally, we leverage the extensive network of 25 JSI offices around the world, allowing us to access their technical and operational expertise. PFSCM's global team includes a diverse array of professionals from various countries who contribute to the effectiveness of our services. This diversity enriches our ability to connect with clients and collaborate internally. We believe our mission can be achieved by fostering a purpose- and results-driven culture. We strive to create an environment where our values of collaboration, learning, proactivity, problem-solving, and outcome orientation are reflected in our daily work.

Overall Responsibilities

The Senior Account will be responsible for General Ledger reconciliations and reporting. The Senior Accountant will contribute to various aspects of the accounting departments’ activities and also assist staff across the organization in understanding Partnership for Supply Chain Management (PFSCM) accounting processes and systems. This position requires outstanding skills in use of Power BI, Excel, experience in working with large excel spreadsheets, excellent analytical skills, and also a good understanding of an automated accounting system and general accounting principles.

Specific Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the position includes, but is not limited to following areas:

• Costpoint administration.
• Revenue adjustments in Costpoint.
• Internal cash transfers in the bank between PFSCM bank accounts.
• Bank Reconciliation.
• Reconcile Balance sheet accounts.
• Record received funds for all PFSCM projects in a timely manner.
• Project reconciliation for project close-out.
• Deferred revenue reporting.
• 4PL Financial Statements.
• Reconcile cash accounts for Global Fund projects and other PFSCM Small clients, with the funds received and expensed monthly.
• Investigate and resolve all discrepancies and variances.
• Prepare and record journal entries as needed.
• Approve and Post accounting documents in Costpoint.
• Prepare month-end/year-end close.
• Assist with the annual financial audit and preparing various audit schedules.
• Maintain and update the electronic folders on shared Google Drive.
• Provide support to the other accountants in the accounting team and to the finance team.
• Serve as a backup to other accountants in accounts payables, receivables and/or payroll as necessary.
• Participate in special projects as required.
• Perform other duties as they are assigned.

Qualifications

Professional and Technical Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or other related experience. Master’s degree is preferred.
• CPA certification is required.
• Experience in audit firms is preferred.
• 5+ years of General Ledger management experience, including using a computerized accounting system.
• Costpoint knowledge is preferred.
• Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States of America.

Interpersonal Skills/Communication

• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a strong sense of customer service.
• English fluency is required.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to work across disciplines, audiences, and in diverse locations internationally, including written and verbal communications.

Continuous Improvement/Innovative

• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and change management activities.

Priority Setting, Problem Solving, & Detail Orientation

• Strong organization skills with an eye for details, and the ability to plan, prioritize, and implement day-to-day operations in a timely manner in a fast moving, dynamic, and time-bound environment.

Leadership/Strategic Thinking

• Strong action management including the ability to manage projects in the most cost efficient manner; resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgment, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressing conditions.

Disclaimer

PFSCM is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees and to fostering a workplace free from discrimination. We believe in upholding the values of individual merit, hard work, and excellence, and we actively oppose any practices that promote illegal preferences or actions in hiring, contracting, or other employment decisions or practices. We strive to create an environment where every individual is treated with dignity and respect, and we are dedicated to promoting a culture that recognizes and rewards individual initiative and achievements. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and unable to apply online for an available position, you may submit your request for reasonable accommodation by calling Human Resources at 617-482-9485.