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The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) is the premier international membership association for physicians, researchers, and medical professionals, who are dedicated to conquering lung and thoracic cancers worldwide.  We are currently seeking a senior-level Accountant, to join our team of dedicated professionals.

Day to day, the Accountant  is responsible for the developing and supporting department and program-level budget processes, managing accounts receivable, and accurate timely reconciliation of general ledgers and subsidiary ledgers.  The accountant must be an organized self-starter with extreme attention to detail, who can effectively prioritize workload to meet established timelines.

This nonsupervisory, exempt position is physically based in our downtown Denver, CO office on a hybrid work schedule. This position reports to the Controller.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with department and program/project managers to develop and manage department or program-level budgets.
• Monitor spending to ensure it stays within budget and assist program/project managers in reviewing and analyzing monthly budget variances.
• Provide timely reports and analysis to support department and program/project managers in effective budget management and planning.
• Effectively utilize financial management system (FMS) and other financial software to generate financial reports, visualizations, analytics, and dashboards for management review.
• Accurately record accounts receivable and cash transactions in the FMS according to established department procedures.
• Maintain monthly account reconciliation schedules and accurately record journal entries Reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable sub-ledgers between Sage Intacct and Bill.com monthly and as needed.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting as assigned, including support for the annual audit process, and assisting with annual reporting on IRS Form 990.
• Perform reconciliations of general ledger accounts and monthly account reconciliation schedules, including appropriate journal entries. Research/resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and fulfill requests for information, as needed.
• Support annual budgeting for each fiscal year through the financial management system (FMS).
• Ability to work collaboratively as a part of a team and maintain positive interpersonal relationships in a small, intimate working environment.

What makes the IASLC the place for you?

• A meaningful mission. Your work will support global efforts to find effective treatments for lung cancer, one of the most prevalent and deadly forms of cancer worldwide.
• Opportunity to work with leading physicians and researchers. You will meet and promote the activities of the world’s brightest minds in the field of thoracic oncology and exciting new scientific advancements.
• A positive work culture. Our people make the IASLC a special place to work.  We are committed to living out our company values at all levels on a daily basis.
• Belong to a collaborative team. Our small team creates a lot of magic through our collaborative approach to work.  Your work will provide many opportunities to work cross-functionally across the organization.
• Great employee benefits. Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance benefits. We also offer a generous 401(k) match, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and other perks.  In addition, some positions will have opportunities to travel domestically and internationally.
• Hybrid work schedule. Employees are based in our Denver office and are allowed to work remotely 2-3 days per week.
• Compensation: $70,000-80,000 annually, depending on related experience.

We believe the best solutions come from diverse teams.  We strive to have an environment where everyone has an opportunity to be successful regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other lawfully protected status.

A successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• A deep commitment to the mission of the IASLC and compassion for those living with a lung cancer diagnosis.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting.
• 3-4 years work experience in Accounting.
• Proven knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), audit principles, standard accounting processes and procedures, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in the use of Sage Intacct or similar FMS systems.
• Advanced computer/software proficiency in standard office applications (Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook).
• Strong technical skills with proven aptitude for learning new technologies quickly and integrating them efficiently into workflow.
• Discretion and confidentiality in managing confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, dependable.
• Proactive customer service orientation, relationship building skills and flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationships with a broad range of people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with various IASLC teams.
• Multilingual fluency/literacy would be a plus.

Applications must be submitted via our website, www.iaslc.org at IASLC Careers. 
COVER LETTER AND CURRENT RESUME REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION.

About International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer

The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) is the only global organization dedicated to studying lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies. Founded in 1974, the association's membership includes more than 11,000 lung cancer specialists across all disciplines in over 100 countries, forming a global network working together to conquer lung and thoracic cancers worldwide. The association also publishes the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, the primary educational and informational publication for topics relevant to preventing, detecting,diagnosing, and treating all thoracic malignancies, as well as the JTO Clinical and Research Reports. Visit www.iaslc.org for more information.

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