The Alosa Foundation's Independent Drug Information Service (iDiS) strives to identify and develop talented professionals to achieve the program's goals of better prescribing and improved patient outcomes. For decades, our team of physicians, drug researchers, and public health professionals has been developing ways to provide evidence-based, non-commercial drug information to prescribers. Our experience in providing this innovative medication information service enables us to equip new colleagues with specialized training, clinical expertise, and program support. All members of the iDiS team are vital to the program's success and impact.
Current position openings are listed below. If you are interested in iDiS but do not see an available position that fits your needs or experience, please feel free to send a cover letter and resume to jobs@alosafoundation.org.
We provide equal opportunity for all qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, age, religion, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Financial Manager
Unique opportunity for financial professional to refine and grow the financial operations/management of the organization. Financial Manager will be responsible for timely completion of accounting/reporting functions for The Alosa Foundation (a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Boston MA) and the smooth functioning of the office in support of its educational outreach service, Independent Drug Information Service (iDiS.) The iDiS program consists of teams of physicians, pharmacists, and nurses who meet with physicians in their offices to provide non-commercial, evidence-based information about optimal use of prescription drugs--a concept known as “academic detailing”—more information at Rxfacts.org. Financial Manager will interact with program management, clinicians, and vendors as well as a staff of field consultants working remotely. Ideally, the applicant should have accounting and bookkeeping experience in a non-profit organization. Familiarity with the health care system and government contracts is highly desirable but not mandatory. Position is full time.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Day to day accounting and bookkeeping including:
· cash receipts;
· cash disbursements;
· billing;
· cash management;
Monthly close of accounting system including:
· input of cash receipts and disbursements;
· input of journal entries;
· bank reconciliations;
· analysis of account fluctuations;
Payroll;
Year-end accounting close:
· preparation of reports for annual financial audit and annual tax reporting;
Participate in preparation of annual operating budget;
Develop/prepare monthly financial reports;
Assist with administration of:
· Human Resources policies & procedures;
· Benefits programs;
· Business insurance programs;
Office management
· Liaise with building management and vendors;
· Maintain inventory of office supplies, equipment and educational materials;
· Assist with preparations/logistics for training sessions.
REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Business with accounting concentration;
· Five years of relevant experience;
· Good interpersonal skills;
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
· Ability to work both independently and as a team player;
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel & Word, Quickbooks accounting software;
· Prior experience in non-profit environment preferred.
Benefits package includes health insurance.