What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Association Headquarters?
Association Headquarters is seeking an Accounting Manager for our Client Financial Services team.
The manager – client financial services is responsible for preparation of account analysis, reconciliations and financial statement preparation. The manager – client financial services reviews and directs the work of other senior and staff accountants and is the key liaison between client teams and client financial services.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To be considered for this position, the online application must be submitted, along with an updated resume. All applicable fields on the application are required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Client Work
- Review work of Seniors, Staff and Junior accountants as well as Accounting Clerks for accuracy and completeness
- Own the entire monthly close process for assigned clients
- Analyze and reconcile Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Activity accounts including but not limited to cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, prepaid expenses and investments
- Produce complete set of financial statements – Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Activity & Cash Flow
- Prepare cash flow analysis, projections and various ad hoc reports requested by management
- Draft appropriate informational footnotes and provide Executive Directors with detailed analysis of financial performance
- Work with client teams to provide value added insight from the financial perspective
- Maintain stable of audit firms and issue Requests for Proposals for audit and tax services as requested by Account Executives; schedule and assist with audits annually.
- Track and follow up with external accountants on timely filing of client information returns (990s, etc.) for all clients
- Actively seek to identify and implement efficiencies in processes
- Perform integrations of revenue and other data from AMS (YourMembership, Association
- Anywhere) or other sources into Great Plains
- Review and approve invoices within electronic payment system (Bill.com)
- Management/Other
- Assign work to Senior and Staff accountants, ensuring balanced workloads, maximum productivity and that each accountant's skill set matches the unique needs of each AH client.
- Review and approve for release wires within the CashPro system
- Review and approve for payment weekly Bill.com payments based on Junior Accountant
- prepared schedule
- Analyze and effectively communicate and present financial statement packages to client teams, Boards and Finance Committees
- Present financials, client financial department overview, or treasurer training to client Boards and Finance Committees
- Draft ad-hoc Executive Summaries of monthly, quarterly and annual financial performance
- Extensive knowledge and execution of department processes.
- Implement and maintain a system of quality control over financial reporting for all client partners to ensure accurate, timely financials are provided consistently
- Coach, mentor and develop subordinate staff (Senior and Staff Accountants).
- Retain strong talent through recruiting, interviewing, selecting and maintaining well-qualified staff
- Carry out annual employee performance evaluations: address performance concerns in a timely manner - manage weaker talent to success or separation from the company
- Assist in onboarding and offboarding clients
- Identify and reengineer stale processes and implement best practices for all areas of Financial Services. Ensure documentation of all processes is maintained and updated.
- Work with Operational counterparts to integrate all Accountants into the Client Team to further the "One AH" model.
This is not meant to be all-inclusive as other duties may be assigned.
MEASUREMENT OF SUCCESS:
- Client and Executive Director satisfaction with financial reporting
- Meeting financial statement deadlines
- Provide meaningful account analysis
- Recognizing job priorities and organizing work accordingly
- Development and mentoring of junior staff
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Computer Skills
- Quick learner
- Excellent math skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Team and Detail Oriented
- Able to handle multiple tasks and deadline
- Advanced knowledge in Excel
- Great Plains Experience
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIRED PROFICIENCIES:
Bachelor's degree required and a minimum of 8-10 years related industry experience in a public accounting firm with not-for-profit experience or larger not-for-profit accounting experience. CPA or CPA candidates a plus.
What we offer - Employee Company Benefits
- Hybrid / Flexible work schedules available
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Company paid basic life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance - Employee Paid
- AFLAC available
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and Paid holidays
- 401k retirement plan available
- On-site Fitness Center, open 24/7
- Gym reimbursement program
- Training and Development opportunities
What sets us apart
- Named Best Place to Work by Philadelphia Business Journal 9 Times - based on a survey conducted of our employees
- Industry Leader - Most credentialed AMC and the 1st AMC to be Customer Service Certified by the Customer Service Institute of America
Who is AH?
AH is a professional services firm that specializes in helping non-profit organizations achieve their mission, create value, and advance their causes, industries, and professions. We have four main divisions within AH - a full-service Association Management Company; a Marketing and Communications Agency (MarCom); a Meetings & Events Management Team; and a division that focuses on other custom solutions such as strategic planning, website builds, database integrations, accounting services, staff recruitment, credentialing management, public affairs and lobbying, and growing non-dues revenue.
Our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement
Association Headquarters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the following; race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ethnicity, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy), family status, marital/civil union status, religion, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for military service, and mental or physical disability (including perceived disability, and AIDS and HIV status), language, national origin, political affiliation, socio-economic status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
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Salary : $80,000 - $110,000