Director of Accounting

The Director of Accounting will manage various accounting functions including, but not limited to, management of payroll and accounts payable, financial statements and charitable filings.

WHO WE ARE:

Truth Initiative® is America’s largest non-profit public health organization dedicated to making tobacco use a thing of the past. We speak, seek and spread the truth about tobacco through education, tobacco-control research and policy studies, community activism and engagement, and innovation in tobacco dependence treatment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Management of Payroll and Accounts Payable

• Manage and oversee day-to-day activities of payroll and accounts payable functions
• Manage and review preparation, reporting processes and accuracy of data input for bi-weekly payroll processing, 401(k) transactions, benefits and monthly reconciliations
• Review and transmit bi-weekly 401(k) payments to Mass Mutual
• Review journal entries related to payroll, 401(k), leave balances, petty cash and postage
• Assist HR with yearly 401(k) audits and preparing analysis schedules
• Ensure Executive’s bonuses are properly designated to their 457(b) election
• Review accuracy of coding on invoices
• Responsible for voiding checks and placing stop payment orders with online banking
• Review and ensure that W2s and 1099s are processed accurately and in a timely manner
• Review various salaries and benefits schedules as needed by management
• Responsible for transmitting quarterly Workers Comp reports and payments to states ADP does not file (i.e. Washington)
• Fill in for Accounting Manager and Senior Accountant in their absence
• Responsible for applying for state requirements such as SIT, SUI, Secretary of State ID, etc. as needed

Monthly Close and Financial Statements

• Responsible for preparing and compiling monthly close and financial package
• Verify accuracy of Financial Statements and supporting schedules to GL.
• Provide monthly reports to Controller and CFIO
• Work with Controller to ensure compliance with GAAP and Truth Initiative’s policies and procedures
• Assist in annual audit, prepare audit schedules and work with auditors to provide information needed during the annual audit
• Assist in preparing 990 schedules
• Maintain Acumatica monthly reports for expertise centers

Charitable Filings

• Ensure charitable registration renewals are prepared on time by Accounting with Debits and Credits (AWDC)
• Prepare schedules for the charitable filings
• Communicate with AWDC regarding any notices and correspondence from the states
• Prepare annual reports for states which are not prepared by AWDC

Other

• Keep track of tax-exempt certificates expiration date(s); prepare form for renewal application
• Give orientation to new hires
• Respond to ad hoc requests from management
• Other special projects as assigned
• Serve as liaison for record retention.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and CPA preferred 
• 7+ years in related field
• At least 3 years in a supervisory role
• Non-profit experience required
• Knowledge of Cloud-based Accounting system (Acumatica or similar), ADP payroll via i-pay, knowledge of GAAP
• Exceptional Excel file skills, Microsoft office
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Comfortable in team environment

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Competitive compensation with EXCELLENT benefits. 

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume here

OR

mail application materials to:

Human Resources

Attn: Director of Accounting

900 G Street, NW

Fourth Floor

Washington, DC  20001

Fax: (202) 454-5597

No telephone calls please.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability.