Sr Accountant, Accounts Payable

Senior Accountant, Accounts Payable

Washington, D.C.

The American Pharmacists Association is the largest association representing pharmacists in all practice settings in the United States and is the only organization advancing the entire pharmacy profession.

Our expert staff, and strong volunteer leadership, including many experienced pharmacists, allow us to deliver vital leadership to help pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians find success and satisfaction in their work while advocating for changes that benefit them and their patients. From our headquarters in Washington, D.C., APhA prepares members to thrive at every career stage and in every pharmacy setting with world-class continuing education, transformative events, unique practice tools, and timely solutions to complex challenges. We’re committed to helping them deliver outstanding patient care, receive due recognition, and work at a full scope of practice. APhA advocates to give pharmacists a voice in decisions that affect their future while promoting their undeniable value to health care teams. Our goal is to facilitate pharmacists’ delivery of the highest quality patient-centered care.

WHAT WE’RE ABOUT

Collaboration- We strive to produce meaningful products and services in the spirit of trust and partnership throughout the organization. To achieve success, we are flexible, adaptable, open-minded, cooperative, and inclusive.

Accountability- We strive to meet the highest standards of ethical behavior. Equity, integrity, transparency, and personal responsibility drive everything we do. We are good stewards of organizational and human resources, and we are champions for our members and colleagues.

Respect- We are committed to seeking to understand others’ perspectives and appreciating our differences; treating others with consideration, thoughtfulness, and empathy; recognizing, acknowledging, and supporting each other; being fair to and supportive of our colleagues; attentively listening, and communicating tactfully and sensitively.

Excellence- We strive to deliver high-quality, innovative, and best-in-class products and services that offer high value to members and stakeholders.  We embrace a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

WHAT YOU’LL DO 
As the Senior Accountant, Accounts Payable, you will:

• Manage accounts payable process from start to finish including setting up new vendors, maintenance of vendor information, processing payment and 1099’s.
• Responsible for automated accounts payable platform (PN3 Solutions)
• Process American Express activity.  Ensure all supporting documentation is received from staff prior to submission for payment. 
• Prepare DC Sales & Use Tax Filing/Payment
• Verify accounts payable aging (sub-ledger) equals general ledger balance
• Reconcile travel advance account and follow-up with staff on outstanding items
• Reconcile pre-paid expense accounts and process expenses in the appropriate month
• Reconcile accrued expense accounts and monitor to ensure there are no duplication of expenses
• Support in month-end close
• Support in year-end audit and tax preparation
• Support in budgeting

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR 
APhA may be the right fit for you have:

Experience and Education required: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferred. 
• A minimum of 5 years of senior level accounts payable experience.  

Skills, knowledge and abilities required:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics GP
• Proficiency with Sage Intacct
• Proficiency with PN3 Solutions
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks from multiple staff effectively
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Ability to professionally interact with staff, volunteers, members and vendors
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Initiative
• Tact, diplomacy, and independent judgment

LOCATION: Washington, DC – Hybrid, two days a week in the office (Tuesday & Thursday)

MORE ABOUT US 
APhA offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits program that includes: 

• A salary of $62,000-$75,250.00 that commensurate with experience
• Hybrid Work Schedule (T/TH in office)
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Traditional & Roth 401(K) plans with employer match 
• Fourteen paid holidays
• Four floating holidays 
• Generous Paid Time Off Policy
• Paid Medical Leave/Paid Family Leave/Paid Parental Leave
• Commuting Benefits
• Professional Development Funds
   

APhA does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, age, disability, veteran status, religion, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work' in the United States on a full-time basis.