The Fund for Public Interest Research 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 Public Interest Research, the State PIRGs, and several PIRG affiliated organizations.
Responsibilities:
Managing a combined annual budget of approximately $20 million, the team of 12 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
Operate a LAN network utilizing sophisticated accounting software
Participate as enthusiastic members of the PIRG community in support of the mission and goals of the advocacy program
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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 extensive computer experience are desirable but not required.
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