Job description

Associate, Accounts Payable

About Sandy Hook Promise
Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to end school shootings, and create a culture change that prevents violence and other harmful acts that hurt children. Through its life-saving evidence-informed Know the Signs prevention programs, SHP educates and empowers youth and adults to recognize, intervene, and get help for individuals who may be socially isolated and/or at risk of hurting themselves or others. SHP is a moderate, bipartisan organization that supports sensible policy solutions that address the human side of gun violence and make schools safer.

SHP is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.

Commitment to Racial Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
SHP strives to ensure its culture and work environment reflects the values of race, diversity, equity, and inclusion (REDI) and is responsive to the views and issues of the diverse communities with which we live and work. SHP encourages individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to equity and inclusion to apply.

About the Role
SHP’s accounting and finance department is looking for an Account Payable Associate to support our accounting group wherever needed. It is expected that this role will work across various areas of the accounting and finance group. This individual will work closely with our Senior Associate, Accounting and across the organization. SHP uses Sage Intacct for its accounting system, Salesforce for its donor management system, and Concur for our Expense reporting system. We are looking for an individual who likes working with numbers, and people in a fast-paced team environment. This individual should want to learn the Accounting & Finance function from the ground up.

This role will report to the Director, Accounting but will work closely and take directions from others in the Finance group.

Location
We are a U.S. based organization and most of our staff work remotely.

Job Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)

Review, enter and upload vendor invoices into accounting system (Sage Intacct).
Ensure approvals coding, and support documentation has been received for all invoices in compliance with the organization’s policies.
Review and process employee expense reports for compliance with policies prior to entry into accounting system.
Manage the electronic Accounts Payable filing system and verify that all documentation is in vendor folders including but not limited to contracts.
Assist in maintenance of accurate vendor information in the accounting system.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Accounting Director and Controller as needed.

Desired Skills and Experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a focus on Excel.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities.
Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.
Skilled in collaborating with remote teams to achieve goals.
Able to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with Sage Intacct, Concur, or accounting work is a plus.
Over one year of professional experience working in a team setting.
A commitment to SHP's vision and values.
Performs other duties as required.

Benefits and Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $49,000-$59,000.
(SHP follows a strict internal rubric to help guide salary placement and ensure equitable pay amongst new hires and current staff. New hires should expect to be brought on at the start of the range, except in extenuating circumstances.)

SHP offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- Unlimited PTO
- Flexible schedules
- Paid holidays and 10 days sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Health, dental, and vision
- Employer paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
- 401k match
- Professional development stipend
- Wellness & mental health support
- Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program.

Our organization operates within a distributed workforce, allowing for location flexibility across the country for most positions. We provide remote office support for all staff, which includes a laptop, home office reimbursement, monthly Wi-Fi reimbursement up to $40, and monthly cell phone reimbursement up to $50.

Additional Instructions

Internal applicants have until Friday, February 21, 2025, to submit their application. Please contact HR once you have applied.
All other applicants have until Friday, March 14, 2025 to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employment
SHP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be an employer of choice: where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and do their best work. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are focused on promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion and believe deeply in having a workforce comprised of people of all beliefs and backgrounds who seek to prevent gun violence and stop the tragic loss of life. Members of all under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

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