Senior Associate, Control & Accounting

Manager, HR at Public Policy Holding Company

About Us

PPHC is a global government relations, public affairs and strategic communications group providing clients with a fully integrated and comprehensive range of services including government and public relations, research, and digital advocacy campaigns. Engaged by over 1,300 clients, including companies, trade associations and non-governmental organizations, the Group is active in all major sectors of the economy, including healthcare and pharmaceuticals, financial services, energy, technology, telecoms and transportation.

Position Overview

The Senior Associate role is a newly created position due to growth and will be a key member of the expanding Control & Accounting team. This is a “hands on” position, as the Senior Associate will be relied on heavily to assist with updating financial records and accounting databases for member companies with a high level of speed and accuracy. The Senior Associate’s primary job function is to provide support with bookkeeping and clerical accounting functions, with key areas of focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable, and client account business management.

This role requires flexibility to work outside of core business hours as needed to meet deadlines.

As a Senior Associate, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Verify bills from vendors; investigate and reconcile any irregularities; ensure all bills for vendors are paid in an accurate and timely manner; monitor the status of ongoing payments and outstanding payables.
• Responsible for entering, coding, and ensuring accuracy of invoices and other financial documentation; assist in uploading invoices in various third‑party systems.
• Ensure compliance with contractual billing terms as designated by vendors.
• Process employee expense reimbursement data in relevant accounting systems.
• Support and assist with accounting processes related to month end/quarter end close, cash reporting, and financial analysis.
• Serve as back up for all duties performed by Manager and Senior Manager.
• Provide operational and administrative support to PPHC leadership team with special projects as assigned.
• Perform general support tasks included but not limited to processing mail, answering phone calls, and maintaining appropriate office supplies.

To be successful, you will need:

• Training or experience in computer applications
• Professional demeanor and presence; ability to foster trust based working relationships
• Proficient in MS Office suite; primarily Excel
• Sense of urgency; willingness and ability to meet and exceed established deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities, and frequent customer interactions
• Ability and willingness to travel to member company office locations, as needed
• Proven ability to operate with integrity, ethics, and confidentiality
• Willingness and ability to meet and exceed established deadlines
• Dependability and reliability
• Ability to adjust to flexible work schedules

We prefer that you have:

• Experience with Maconomy
• Previous experience in a professional services environment
• Experience working in a publicly traded company
• Corporate accrual‑based accounting/finance experience
• Accounting experience at an organizational headquarter level

What We Offer:

• Generous PTO policy of 21 days per year for all full‑time employees
• Competitive yearly bonus structure based on performance
• 401K plan with traditional and Roth options
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employees and families with opportunity to enroll in HSA
• Opportunities to enroll in Flexible Spending accounts and Commuting accounts
• Company paid basic life insurance of $50,000, long term disability, and short‑term disability coverage
• Company paid access to a wide range of health and well‑being resources and services including telephonic counseling, legal advice, and other services

Salary Information:

The salary range for this position is $68,000‑$80,000 based on experience (open to states in which we currently operate).

Additional Information

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Public Policy Holding Company (PPHC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. PPHC does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Holding Companies, Government Relations Services, and Public Relations and Communications Services