Description

Summary/Objective
This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who is comfortable working on a wide range of accounting responsibilities that include, but are not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciling accounts, performing month-end and year-end closing functions, depositing checks. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant will be responsible - for supporting various members of the accounting team as workloads shift. 

Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist Account Receivable Staff in processing the transactions from Aptify to Intacct, accounting system.
• Assist in the month-end closing process by preparing monthly journal entries as needed. 
• Prepare “audit ready” monthly account reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts, including intercompany transactions for all legal entities. 
• Prepare reconciliations of significant revenue and expense accounts for all entities, ensuring that revenue and expense recognition is compliant with GAAP. 
• Work with ASEA and affiliate staff to resolve variances in account reconciliations in a timely manner. 
• Identify and communicate opportunities for improving efficiencies in transaction processes. 
• Support the annual financial statement audits for all entities and for the 401K retirement plan. 
• Support the tax accounting firm in preparing the annual 990, 990T, 1120 annual filings as well as the quarterly tax estimates. 
• Communicate effectively and with a service-oriented approach with ASAE staff as needed to resolve issues or follow up on accounting and finance-related questions and issues. 
• Serve as backup to other accounting functions. 
• Build and maintain relationships with colleagues. 
• Perform special projects as needed. 

Essential Skills

• A thorough understanding of accounting principles and relevant ASC pronouncements. 
• Understanding of inherent risks of errors and omissions in various accounting transactions and the control procedures used to mitigate those risks. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite tools, especially Excel. Experience writing formulas, Pivot Tables, xlookups and Data Analysis using Excel.  
• Strong attention to detail; self-starter with the ability to adapt quickly and manage multiple deliverables in a dynamic environment. 
• Ability to maintain the integrity and credibility of accounting transactions. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating with all levels within an organization. 
• Must be able to effectively work and collaborate in a hybrid environment using Teams, Zoom or other collaboration software. 
• Work with employees ASAE-wide. 
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment. 

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment.

Physical Demands
This position has no physical demands required.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Travel
0-5%

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, business, or similar field or equivalent combination of work experience, training, and certifications
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience with not-for-profit, multi-entity organizations with significant project accounting and intercompany transactions. 
• Advanced expertise in Sage Intacct
• Experience working with software systems such as: Bill.com, Expensify and Aptify.  

Preferred Education and Experience

• Public accounting experience with not-for-profits a plus. 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None required for this position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
Benefits Offered:

• Hybrid Work from Home Arrangements
• Flexible Work Hours
• Casual Dress Code
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Prescription Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Generous 401k Retirement Plan
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• STD/LTD
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• AFLAC
• Legal and Identity Theft Plans
• Company Paid Professional Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Computer Purchase Program

Qualifications