Staff Accountant

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 Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) seek a proactive and detail-oriented Staff Accountant. This job reports to the Accounting Manager in the Finance Department of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer of PPFA. The Finance Department provides confidence to all stakeholders in the fiscal 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 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. 

Delivery: 

• Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations and journal entries as a part of the financial closing process.

• Review vendor invoices and other cash disbursement transactions for proper general ledger classification and expense recognition requirements 

• Prepare adjusting journal entries as necessary.

• Research and record all cash receipt transactions.

• Perform day-to-day accounts receivable functions.

• Assist in preparation of supporting documentation for year-end audit.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Engagement: 

• Works closely with members of the Finance team and other PPFA departments to accurately record financial transactions.

• Collaborates with the Revenue Accounting team to reconcile all cash receipts transactions.

• Coordinates with Accounts Payable to reconcile all cash disbursement transactions and review supporting documentation for vendor invoices.

• Communicates with external parties on accounts receivable and accounts payable matters.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

• 1-2 years of professional accounting and financial management experience preferred. 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a dynamic, fast-moving team, completing multiple tasks with poise, accuracy, and confidence.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• High proficiency in Google products and Microsoft Office.

• Flexibility and ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities and ambiguous situations.

• Commitment to PPFA’s mission and diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly surrounding race equity.

• A deep commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission of promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health.

TRAVEL: 0-5%

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.

PPFA participates in the E-Verify program and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Roles that are denoted as NYC, DC, or both will work a hybrid schedule, requiring 2-3 days per week in the office unless the role is denoted as onsite, which requires working onsite full time or 5 days per week.