Accounting Associate

HEALTH CARE FOR ALL & COMMUNITY CATALYST 

Community Catalyst, Inc. is a national nonprofit advocacy organization that builds consumer and community participation in the shaping of the U.S. health system to ensure quality, affordable health care for all. Health Care For All is a leading Massachusetts consumer health care advocacy organization.  The two organizations share an administrative infrastructure and staff.

SUPERVISION 

The Accounting Associate is supervised by the Accounting Manager, and serves on the Administration team. The position is full time; based on 40 hours a week.

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

· Degree in related field or applicable work experience.

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to multi-task and prioritize appropriately

· Excellent follow-up and follow-through skills

· Experience with organizational bookkeeping including accounts payable, deposit records, account reconciliation, invoicing

· Sound understanding of chart of accounts

· Must have good computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word

· Experience with Peachtree Accounting Software (or similar application)

· Experience in a nonprofit setting and social justice setting a plus

 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

· Prepare vendor invoices and employee expense reports on a timely basis in accordance with company policies

· Allocate office equipment usage by company and department

· Assist Accounting Manager with special projects as needed.

 

Community Catalyst/Health Care For All is an equal opportunity employer. 
Persons of color, women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

Deadline for submission: October 5, 2007

 Salary:$32,000-$38,000

Send resume with cover letter to:

Attn: Accounting Associate Search Committee

Community Catalyst/Health Care For All

30 Winter Street, 10th floor

Boston, MA 02108

Fax: 617-451-5838

Email:  jobs@communitycatalyst.org