Team Role: Association Accountant

Reports to: Accounting Controller

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

The association accountant is responsible for the managed non-profit Associations’ accounting and financial procedures. The association accountant must provide financial data and work with executive management to coordinate all financial planning functions with business operations.

Essential Functions

• Ensure all financial transactions are recorded appropriately in QBO, with the required level of detail
• Reconcile monthly bank and credit card accounts (operating and investment) • Perform month end and year end close procedures (accruals, deferrals, development and maintenance of supporting schedules, etc.)
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Prepare and review monthly and annual reports as required by Association (P&L, Balance Sheet, Budget vs. Actual) in accordance with deadlines
• Serve as liaison between Association and Outside Accounting Firm. Primary point of contact for Audits/Reviews and Tax Preparation and Filing. Assist outside accounting firm with requests.
• Maintain / Update Chart of Accounts
• Work with Association Executive Director to create annual budget
• Onboard new clients to QBO as necessary. May involve converting client from prior accounting software to QBO, creating/updating chart of accounts, verifying balances, etc.
• Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential between associations.

Skills in accounting software and excel

• Financial Management
• Adept New Technology (i.e. data loads)
• Attention to Detail and Thoroughness
• Ethical Conduct
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Results Driven
• Flexibility

Position Type: This is a part-time position. The hours are somewhat flexible with a total of 30-35 hours per week. The role is fully in-office.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance - 2 years’ experience preferred.