Senior Accounting Assistant

Company Description

EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives. 

EDC’s approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion is grounded in EDC’s commitment to respect the dignity of each individual. EDC has a commitment to promoting equity and access to high quality education and health services that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. EDC expresses its commitment to increasing equity through its strategies, services and products, which contribute to building capacity and transforming lives. 

Job Description

The Accounting & Finance Department in the Business Services Division has an opening for a Senior Accounting Assistant, reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, Waltham MA. 

This is a hybrid position out of the Waltham MA office. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The person in this position is expected to communicate clearly and courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; and to work respectfully with EDC colleagues. The job requires adherence to EDC policies & procedures.

Under supervision and with knowledge of accounting systems, the Senior Accounting Assistant

• Provides basic accounting services, check preparation and distribution, ACH/Wire transfer requests, invoicing, and other routine transactions.
• Reviews accounts for accuracy and quality; proposes revisions or improvements
• Processes invoices through the Accounts Payable system
• Assists the Accounts Payable manager with account discrepancies
• Ensures that transactions are in accordance with approved budgets and EDC policy & procedures; coordinates with program staff to ensure that transactions are properly coded
• Attends to internal control procedures regarding segregation of duties 
• Performs various assigned duties to balance workload
• Plans, organizes, &/or independently carries out workload priorities to ensure smooth and timely coordination and production
• Applies organizational terms, procedures, systems, and policies
• Effectively interacts with diverse staff
• Engages in teamwork; accepts and utilizes feedback
• Coordinates with others to troubleshoot questions or problems and clarify solutions
• Responds to general accounting inquiries
• Adapts readily
   

Qualifications

This position requires educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal & organizational skills. 

Education: 

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Other skills/ experience: 

• At least 2 years of accounting experience, including at least one year working in area of specialty (payroll, accounts payable, or accounts receivable)
• Knowledge of automatic accounting systems and proficiency in related (Microsoft) computer applications
• Organizational & analytical skills and aptitude for details and accuracy
• Ability to multitask and to respond to changing business need

Preferred: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Additional Information

EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

Research shows that individuals from historically marginalized groups find themselves meeting many of the criteria of a job posting, yet doubting if they should apply. At EDC, we value and strive for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.  Equity and excellence are inseparable.  If you meet some of the preferred requirements but not all of them, and feel aligned with our vision and mission, we encourage you to apply. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the EDC job opportunities website as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by e-mailing Liz Christensen or by calling her at 800-225-4276 or 617-618-2329. 

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