Fund for the Public Interest Financial Administrator – Boston, MA
Organization: Fund for the Public Interest
Job Title: Financial Administrator
Location: Boston, MA
Hours and Compensation: Full time, Salary for this position is commensurate with the amount of relevant professional experience. Entry level salary is $23,750 and could range to $29,000. A competitive benefit package is included.
Position Dates: Start ASAP
Application Deadline: July 1st, 2012
Posted On: June 26th, 2012
Organization Overview
The Fund for the Public Interest is a national nonprofit organization working to increase the visibility, membership and political power of the nation’s leading environmental and progressive groups. Develop your business and financial skills while contributing to the management of a dynamic, non-profit public interest organization. The Financial Department provides financial, accounting, and business management services for the Fund for the Public Interest, the State PIRGs, and several PIRG affiliated organizations.
Description and Responsibilities
Managing a combined annual budget of approximately $30 million, the team of 13 people performs the following functions:
- Oversee the collection of funds and the reconciliation of bank accounts * Review and process bills for payment * Process payroll and complete an array of payroll related tasks * Provide liaison and training on business management issues to citizen outreach offices around the country * Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles * Comply with reporting requirements of state and federal governments * Prepare financial management reports * Participate as enthusiastic members of the PIRG community in support of the mission and goals of the advocacy program
Qualifications
Candidates must have facility working with numbers, attention to detail, computer orientation, and interest in business management issues in a non-profit environment. Accounting background and computer experience are desirable but not required. We are looking for candidates with a commitment to public interest and environmental issues.
How to Apply
Please E-mail your cover letter and resume to Wendy Agnew at [email protected]. We’ll carefully consider your application and if we think you’re a good fit, we’ll be in touch.
The Fund for the Public Interest is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
This is a Work for Progress recruitment campaign conducted on behalf of the Fund for the Public Interest.
