Senior Accountant

Overview

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in managing full-charge accounting functions, overseeing general accounting and reporting for client organizations. This position requires strong self-motivation and effective time management to ensure accurate financial processes, including recording and reconciling accounts, issuing invoices through the AMS system, and maintaining internal controls. Responsibilities also include processing data and funds related to client membership dues, certification renewals, meeting registrations, merchandise orders, invoicing, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review and finalize monthly close transactions accurately and on time, ensuring revenue and expenses are recorded in the correct accounting period using client-provided information.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare monthly client billing based on contractual fees and direct expenses; maintain client files and provide reports to Senior Leadership.
• Coordinate with leadership and client staff to ensure collection of accounts receivable.
• Oversee proper coding and processing of accounts payable in collaboration with staff accountants.
• Prepare complete, accurate, and timely financial statements and variance analyses for multiple clients.
• Work with senior staff to maintain up-to-date financial policies, procedures, and controls.
• Prepare for year-end audits by compiling financial schedules and providing requested information to auditors.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems to ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Develop a thorough understanding of client association businesses to provide accurate financial analysis and guidance in coordination with the Accounting Manager.
• Lead initiatives to improve financial processes.
• Participate in client meetings supporting senior leadership and client staff.
• Perform other duties aligned with organizational goals as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of comprehensive accounting experience.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MS Excel and accounting software; experience with NetSuite is a plus.
• Ability to manipulate data for actionable management reporting.
• Effective planning and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Independent worker with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer service orientation with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
• Proactive and collaborative work style committed to continuous improvement.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required, up to 2% of the time.
• Travel modes may include air, car, or rail.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified employees with disabilities as required by law.