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Title: Associate, Finance

Unit/Department: Business and Administration /Finance

FLSA Status: Full-time, Non-exempt

Location: This position is located on-site at the APTA headquarters in Alexandria, VA

About APTA

Do you want to contribute to an organization dedicated to improving societal health? Would you like to collaborate with colleagues who are passionate about making a difference? Are you excited to work in a new state-of-the-art building designed to encourage movement, participation, and employee health?

Then you want to work for APTA!

APTA is the trusted leader for the physical therapy profession, representing more than 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students. Our approximately 150 employees support the association’s mission to build a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society. Learn more in our Association Profile.

Located in Alexandria, Virginia, APTA has outstanding employee benefits, including flexible work schedules, generous retirement contributions, and travel subsidies for employees who choose public and active transportation.

Summary

The Finance Associate supports APTA’s Finance Department through administrative, operational, and customer service tasks that contribute to accurate financial processing, operational efficiency, and internal service excellence. Working under the direction of a Finance Director this role executes assigned activities with accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism to advance APTA’s mission and priorities. Seeks out and supports opportunities for continuous quality improvement in department activities. Effective champion of the Association vision, mission, and brand.

Essential Functions

• Executes assigned program tasks accurately and on schedule. 
• Maintains and updates files, databases, and tracking tools for the Finance department. 
• Prepares materials, correspondence, and reports as directed. 
• Coordinates meetings logistics and communications with staff and members. 
• Responds to member and staff requests with courtesy and accuracy. 
• Supports cross-departmental projects. 
• Upholds organizational policies, ethical standards, and quality expectations. 
• Supports the Finance team in the implementation of the Association’s programs, priorities, and projects in partnership with department director and staff colleagues.
• Prepares, in consultation with the Director, department level data which supports and aligns with the APTA data strategy.

Staff Expectations

• Upholds and fosters APTA Staff Values
• Complies with all APTA policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned to foster achievement of association priorities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in associations or non-profits in Finance and Accounting activities or relevant experience
• Experience providing administrative or operational support
• High diploma or GED required; some college or relevant undergraduate degree preferred
• Strong data management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Must be highly organized; strong organizational skills – must be able to meet deadlines and respond to changing priorities
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly advanced knowledge of Excel
• Highly motivated; ability to work independently as well as with teams
• Takes initiative, sets priorities, and sees projects through completion

Travel Requirements

None

How To Apply

Please send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, when applying.

Principals only; no agencies; no phone calls, please.  Candidates selected to participate in an interview will be contacted by Human Resources.

The American Physical Therapy Association is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or military status or any other characteristic protected by law.

APTA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information, please visit e-verify.uscis.gov.

APTA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and invites and welcomes applicants with diversity of experience, mindset, and skills to add value to APTA and our staff community.

About American Physical Therapy Association

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is an individual membership professional organization representing more than 100,000 member physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs), and students of physical therapy. APTA seeks to improve the health and quality of life of individuals in society by advancing physical therapist practice, education, and research, and by increasing the awareness and understanding of physical therapy's role in the nation's health care system.APTA prohibits preferential or adverse discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or health status in all areas including, but not limited to, its qualifications for membership, rights of members, policies, programs, activities, and employment practices. APTA is committed to promoting cultural diversity throughout the profession.APTA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and invites and welcomes applicants with diversity of experience, mindset, and skills to add value to APTA and our staff commUNITY.

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