Accountant, Accounts Payable - Washington DC

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 visitwww.psi.org.

PSI seeks candidates for the position of Accountant, Accounts Payable to provide support to PSI’s global mission. This full-time position is based in Washington, D.C., and reports to the Accounts Payable / Payroll Manager.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Investigating and resolving vendor billing discrepancies. • Liaison to the Procurement department, resolving purchase order/invoice discrepancies. • Reconcile vendor statements to accounting records and respond to vendor inquiries; • Prepare payments and generate periodic cash requirements reports; • Prepare summary of paid items by funding source and prepare manual/computer generated checks as requested; • Processing vendor set-ups in PSI’s accounting software. • Maintain source document filing; • Maintain vendor files; • Assist in areas of annual audit and program audits as assigned; and • Other duties or special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS or equivalent experience • 3+ years of accounts payable experience; preferably within a non-profit environment • Demonstrated proficiency with accounting, MS Excel, report-writing tools, and spread sheet software • Knowledge of accounting software, Lawson a plus • Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skills

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.

How to apply:

Apply online at http://www.psi.org. No calls or emails, please. PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.