Careers

JOB DESCRIPTION

ASAE helps associations, and the professionals who lead, manage, and work in them, transform society through the power of collaboration. We are looking for someone to join our team as the Senior Staff Accountant. The position is an integral part of the financial operations and accounting practices of the organization (ASAE and Affiliates). Candidates must be able to work in a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment where colleagues are engaged, respect and support each other, hold themselves accountable, and celebrate their work.

• Produce standard monthly financial statements, to include balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows
• Maintain each affiliates financial statements, ledgers and other required reports including the chart of accounts, as well as budget and forecast data
• Prepare month end and year end work papers, as well as reconciliations as part of the financial statement issuance process
• Perform detailed review and analysis of financial statements for direct issuance
• Partner with internal operational teams to produce any needed financial analysis and additional reporting
• Interact with internal operational teams to perform research, answer questions about the financial statements and explain accounting procedures
• Account for and analyze investment statements
• Interact with internal operational team members as needed to answer questions about the financial statements and explain variances to budget/forecast
• Act in a support function to the Director of Finance and act as a liaison to external auditors during the annual audit process
• Assist the director of Finance and support the external tax professionals regarding tax and other regulatory matters
• Participate with operational support activities, to include annual budgeting and periodic forecasting, as well as cash flow forecasting
• Participate in continuing education classes with the intent to grow as an individual and to impart new knowledge to the finance team

Additional Skills

• Requires a strong knowledge of all aspects of accounting.
• High level of proficiency with spreadsheet and database tools is desired.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively and work with minimal supervision.
• Highly organized, detail oriented and ability to meet deadlines is mandatory.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year institution
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant and progressive accounting experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• CPA is desirable
• Experience in small-firm public accounting is preferred
• Demonstrated leadership and/or supervisory experience is a plus
• Proven analytical ability and judgment that comes with varied accounting experience
• Previous non-profit accounting experience & FEC reporting is desirable.
• Proficiency with basic computer programming, including the Microsoft Office Suite (notably Excel), as well as ERP Accounting system experience .

Benefits Offered:

• Flexible Work from Home Arrangements
• Flexible Work Hours
• Casual Dress Code
• Medical, Dental, Vision +
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Generous 401k Retirement Plan
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• AFLAC Plans
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection Plans
• Company Paid Professional Development
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Personal Computer Purchase Program