The Medicare Rights Center (www.medicarerights.org) is a national, nonprofit consumer service organization that works to ensure access to affordable health care for older adults and people with disabilities through counseling and advocacy, educational programs, and public policy initiatives. Medicare Rights’ unique blend of service, education, and advocacy ensures that real consumer experiences reach the highest levels of policymaking, and that policies and laws adopted at state and federal levels are translated for consumers and effectively implemented. Since its founding in 1989, Medicare Rights has been helping people with Medicare understand their rights and benefits, navigate the Medicare system, and secure the quality health care they deserve. Medicare Rights is the largest and most reliable independent source of Medicare information and assistance in the United States.  

 The Position— Finance Associate 

 Medicare Rights is seeking a full-time Finance Associate. Our ideal candidate is familiar with financial management principles and possesses strong analytical skills to guide informed business decisions. Assist in the preparation of financial reports and statements, working closely with other departments to ensure the accuracy of financial data.  

This role works directly with the Director of Operations & Finance, in a hybrid schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days remote). Work on ad hoc requests and inquiries from senior management, supporting the decision-making process. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Supervise and monitor contracts and grants, in collaboration with the Director of Operations & Finance. Process monthly expense reports and vouchers, providing accurate financial analysis in the review of monthly billings and reconciliations. 
• Assist in preparation of the annual budget and budget modification for contracts and grants. Maintaining budget spreadsheet templates and ensuring that deadlines are met timely and efficiently. 
• Maintain organized and up-to-date grant and contract agreements in SharePoint. 
• Process accounts payable and reconcile corporate credit card usage.  Apply strong AP technical skills, including a robust understanding of AP debits and credits.  
• Serve as the primary point of contact for timesheets preparation and completion. Manages time allocations.  
• Participate in Ad Hoc projects assigned, such as creating custom reports in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and other advanced functions. 
• Assist with month-end close by performing journal entries, payable processes 
• Provide administrative support for the annual budget process as directed by the Director of Operations & Finance. 
• Retrieve and organize accounts receivable, grant, and contract data to support the Finance team in responding to auditor requests during financial audits. 
• Assist with office/facility management as needed.  

Qualifications 

• BS/MA degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, combined with 2-3 years of related professional experience. 
• Advance level of proficiency in Outlook, Teams and SharePoint 
• Superior level of proficiency in QuickBooks and MS Excel 
• Strong understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles to ensure accuracy in financial reports and compliance with regulations. 
• Numerical skills to accurately handle numbers, conduct complex calculations, and interpret financial data. 
• Analytical skills to assess financial data, forecast trends, and make strategic financial recommendations. 
• Detail-oriented nature with a self-starter attitude and ability to exercise judgment and prioritize workload to ensure completion by established deadlines. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect confidential information 
• Experience with or knowledge of cost accounting best practices is a plus.  

Medicare Rights supports a culture of learning and professional growth. Those who meet many but not all of the qualifications are still encouraged to apply.   

Salary Range: Salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications. $65,000.00 minimum to $68,000 maximum. 

Application Instructions  

The Medicare Rights Center is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Please visit https://www.medicarerights.org/about to learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.   

We kindly ask that only individuals authorized to work in the United States apply; we cannot offer visa sponsorship.    

Applicants should send a cover letter and resume: jobs@medicarerights.org with “Finance Associate” in the subject line.   Cover letter files should be labeled “Last Name – Cover Letter,” resumes should be labeled “Last Name – Resume,” No phone calls, please.