Staff Accountant - Remote Position

About MAPS Public Benefit Corporation (MAPS PBC)

MAPS Public Benefit Corporation (MAPS PBC) catalyzes healing and well-being through psychedelic drug development, therapist training programs, and sales of prescription psychedelics while prioritizing public benefit above profit. Founded in 2014, MAPS PBC is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

More information about the organization is available at https://mapspublicbenefit.com.

MAPS PBC is committed to the evolution of psychedelic healing modalities. We are building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other. We value transparency, autonomy, experimentation, and kind, direct feedback. We welcome applicants who thrive in the midst of a growing organization that values science and healing. 

We believe in diversity and inclusion of people of all backgrounds, genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, educational backgrounds, arrest or conviction record, military and veteran status, religions, abilities, and perspectives. MAPS PBC values and seeks applicants who are people of color, queer, transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender fluid. MAPS PBC strives to continually improve upon the supportive, equitable, and accessible work environment.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Controller, the Staff Accountant should be an enthusiastic, focused, and organized person to play a critical role providing support to the accounting department of our growing and fast paced company. The role requires a solution focused person that works independently while providing an atmosphere of confidentiality and discretion. 

Position Duties:

• Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files
• Reviews transaction entries and confirms bookkeeping to correct accounts and classes
• Reconciles accounts
• Reviews and approves payroll
• Create and maintain pay schedules including accrual entries
• Assist in preparation of payments through bill.com
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports
• Assist in maintaining & balancing an automated consolidation system by inputting and verifying data
• Assist in schedule preparation for audit
• Assist in selection and migration to new accounting software
• Assist in selection and migration to new vendor management system
• Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures and recommending changes
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Participate in process improvement initiatives as requested
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed

General Responsibilities:

• Communicate and collaborate with key players, internal and external staff
• Check in regularly with supervisor and complete assignments by agreed deadline
• Document processes and provide regular updates
• Proactively seek methods of improvement, streamlining workflows and building efficiencies in individual work and project outcomes

 Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 5+ years of relevant experience in finance and accounting with a preference for experience in clinical research or clinical trial or site management or health care related industry work
• Experience with Quickbooks and other financial software (ex. Intact, Intuit etc)

Location:

This is a remote position from a suitable home office with a private and quite work area. Secure internet and reliable phone reception are required. This position requires frequent phone and internet meetings. Certain home office expense may be reimbursed. A work computer will be provided.

Hours:

Business hours are 9:00 AM  - 6:00 PM Monday - Friday PST. The exact schedule may be arranged upon hire. Occasional weekend hours may be required with advance arrangements.  

Compensation:

Salaried compensation commensurate with experience.  Full benefits package included. 

Status:

Exempt/Salaried