ABOUT THE TEXAS PHARMACY ASSOCIATION

The Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) is a strong voice for all Texas pharmacy professionals, promoting advocacy, continuing education and practice innovation by empowering pharmacists to improve patient outcomes. Founded in 1879, TPA is the only Texas organization that serves all Texas pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians regardless of practice setting. As a non-profit membership association, our leaders and staff work hard to elevate the profession and advance the practice of pharmacy. The independent Texas Pharmacy Foundation also works to advance the profession through research and scholarships. We are a small-staff association located in north-central Austin.

ABOUT THE POSITION

TPA is seeking an experienced professional with proven talent managing the financial needs and accounting practices of an organization. This is an in-office position. CPA preferred. Provides leadership, planning, management and execution of financial activities and initiatives. To perform the job successfully, the individual must be able to do the following and other duties as may be assigned:

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure effective and efficient operation of the Association [501(c)(6)], Foundation [501(c)(3)], political action committee (PAC), and related entities.
• Manage and perform financial functions related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and cash, including maintenance of all backup documentation including monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/year-end financial statements.
• Manage annual budget process and provide monthly budget variance analysis.
• Audit preparation and oversight of annual audit activities.
• Ensure all federal, state and local tax filings are prepared and submitted in a timely fashion, including coordinating with outside accountants and providing supporting financial data as needed. Prepare and file quarterly sales tax returns.
• Prepare and file monthly Ethics reports.
• Direct tax, purchasing, real estate, investment, and insurance activities.
• Appraise the organization’s financial position and issue periodic reports on financial stability, liquidity, and growth.
• Analyze complex financial and other data and provide reports as needed to support program services. Makes recommendations or provides support in decision making through such data analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPECTATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• CPA certification preferred
• Minimum 5 years of finance/accounting experience, preferably in non-profit or associations.
• Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Well-organized, with ability to take direction and consistently meet deadlines
• Computer literate in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office applications with strong data management skills
• GAAP knowledge