Accounting Associate - Remote (US)

Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL) is a US-based, global public health organization with a mission to prevent 100 million deaths from heart disease and to make the world safer from epidemics. Since 2017, Resolve to Save Lives has partnered with low-and middle-income country governments, multilateral agencies, academic and other civil society partners, and communities to implement policies and programs to treat and control hypertension, reduce sodium intake, eliminate artificial trans fats, and strengthen systems for epidemic prevention.

Position Purpose

The Accounting Associate is a key member of the finance team. The Accounting Associate ensures seamless operation and accuracy of expense management, accounts receivable and timesheet management and works with staff members to ensure compliance with policies. This role provides support for monthly accounting activities and the year-end audit. This position reports to the Accounting Manager and collaborates across the finance team and with program teams (US and global). This is a remote, full-time, non-exempt position. The incumbent is expected to convene periodically for in-person team meetings.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Expense Management

• Review and process expense reports and per diem requests in accordance with travel and expense policy
• Process travel advances in accordance with travel and expense policy
• Process corporate credit card expense reports for travel and other expenses and assist with monthly reconciliation
• Ensure completeness and comprehensiveness of monthly corporate card reporting

Accounts Receivable

• Process pledged and received revenue entries in accounting application
• Coordinate with Development and Senior Finance Managers to ensure revenue is coded appropriately

Payroll

• Ensure timesheets are submitted on time and are completed with accurate entries and with appropriate approvals
• Prepare timesheet allocation for monthly journal entry
• Process allocations for fringe benefits and salaries, and assist in developing allocation methodologies
• Maintain schedules for payroll reconciliation, accrued salary, and other accrued employment benefits

Accounts Payable Processing

• Assist with invoice processing as needed

Transaction Entry

• Support Finance team with entering transactions into the accounting system accurately and on time
• Review, reconcile, and assign budget codes for monthly transactions
• Ensure comprehensiveness of documentation in the finance systems

Audit & Tax Support

• Support annual audit process by coordinating the preparation of documentation
• Support Accounting Manager, Payables and Expenses with annual tax filing

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or related roles
• Experience with expense management and accounts payable processes
• Familiarity with payroll and accounts receivable is a plus

Skills and Abilities

• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Strong computer skills; intermediate ability in MS Excel, including understanding of formulas and pivot tables
• Ability to work independently and as a team member; self-directed, ability to work with minimal supervision yet knowing when to ask questions
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, plus discretion with sensitive information and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Comfortable communicating with staff across different countries and cultures
• Critical thinking skills to apply general rules, but also catch inconsistencies

Other

• Able to work during US East Coast working hours
• Able and willing to convene in-person for team meetings about twice a year

***Please include a cover letter when you apply.***

RTSL believes its programs are strengthened when they are developed and supported by individuals with diverse life experiences whose understanding of social and cultural issues can help make our work and workforce more inclusive. We encourage applications from and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, organ donor status, or status as a veteran. Resolve to Save Lives complies with all applicable US EEO laws.

RTSL accepts and reviews applications on an ongoing basis. We are grateful for your interest in our work and for your application. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to every applicant. One of our talent team members will contact you if your qualifications match the role.