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Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With more than 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S. Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education. Planned Parenthood values the experience of employees, and our cultural ethos is “In This Together” which aims to support a workplace culture that centers on belonging, learning, and individual recognition.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) seeks a reliable and detail-oriented Staff Accountant. This job reports to the Associate Director in the Procurement Department of PPFA. The Finance Department provides confidence to all stakeholders in the scale and fiduciary responsibility of Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA), Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) and its related entities, and Planned Parenthood Global (PP Global) and its related entities (collectively the Organizations) with a commitment to customer service, sound controls, compliance monitoring, and timely, accurate, and complete reporting, analysis and decision support to further the Federation’s mission.

Purpose:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for all Accounts Payable functions, which include preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations for assigned accounting areas. The Staff Accountant participates in setting own objectives and priorities and follows through in accordance with established procedures.

●Reviews, verify, and process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding and approval

●Prepares pay orders for payments for Finance vendors.

● Reviews and approves low-dollar invoices for processing.

● Perform wire and ACH transfers, which includes initiating transfers with the bank, collating documentation, and securing signatures for wire release.

● Performs the three-way match, ensuring that the invoiced amount agrees to appropriate support.

● Investigates and resolves problems associated with the processing of invoices and purchase orders.

● Communicate effectively with vendors and internal departments to resolve payment issues.

● Perform reconciliations of Accounts Payable accounts.

● Maintains ling of Accounts Payable documentation.

● Creates monthly, quarterly, and annual General Ledger entries to properly allocate grant funding to affiliated organizations.

● Distributes policies and procedures.

● Perform other special projects as assigned or requested.

• This role works closely with all departments throughout the organization.

• Monitors the internal Accounts Payable inbox and provides customer service to PPFA staff and vendors via email and telephone.

• Acts as backup for check runs, which includes printing checks, collating documentation, securing signatures on checks, and mailing them in accordance with policy.

• Acts as a backup for the Senior Accountant in the process of void, reissue, and stop payments for outstanding checks.

• Acts as a backup for the Treasury Specialist in the processing of all in-house cash, checks, and credit card receipts to ensure timely and accurate deposits, recording, and reporting of receipts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

● Bachelor’s degree required, along with some experience in Finance.

● Strong written and verbal communication skills.

● Knowledge of Coupa pay

● Excellent planning, organizational, coordination, and time management skills.

● Ability to analyze and solve problems.

● Must be able to work with little or no supervision and multi-task effectively.

● Proficient in Finance systems, including but not limited to Sage Intacct, Bank of America CashPro, Coupa, and any new system implemented by the organization.

● Strong computer skills are necessary, including Microsoft Office and Google suites.

Travel:

0-5% domestic

Total offer package to include generous vacation + sick leave + paid holidays, individual/family provided medical, dental and vision benefits effective day 1, life insurance, short/long term disability, paid family leave and 401k. We also offer voluntary opt-in for Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Transportation/Commuter accounts.

We value a truly diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Our goal is to attract qualified candidates and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We're committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

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