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Accountant - GL & Payroll Population Services International

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.

PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.

PSI seeks candidates for an Accountant GL & Payroll to provide support to PSIs global mission. This full-time position is based in Washington, D.C., and reports to the Manager of A/P and Payroll.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare monthly reconciliation and analysis for accrued and prepaid accounts.
Act as back-up support for the bi-monthly payroll process.
Accurately preparing, processing and recording of PSI payroll for approximately 300 employees;
Prepare payroll tax and information returns;
Prepare payroll and benefit related account reconciliations and analyses;
Organize payroll related schedules;
Work with Human Resources to develop management reports and make payroll changes;
Respond to employee requests for payroll related information;
Collection and completion of taxable allowances.
Assist in areas of annual audit and program audits as assigned; and
Other duties or special projects and analyses as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Accounting or related degree preferred or equivalent experience, CPA highly desirable
3+ years of job specific accounting experience; preferably within a non-profit environment;
2+ years of payroll processing is preferred;
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to effectively interact with senior management and individuals with varying degrees of financial knowledge;
Demonstrated proficiency with accounting, report-writing tools, and spread sheet software; and
Knowledge of international currency is a plus.

The successful candidate will have an interactive nature; willingness to learn and adapt to new concepts: ability to work in a fast-paced environment; must have the ability to multi-task; strong analytical and problem solving capabilities; attentive to detail; and excellent organizational skills: be a team player.

Preference will be given to candidates with exposure to Lawson. Fluency in a foreign language is a plus.
How to apply
Apply online at http://www.psi.org

No calls or e-mail please.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.