Corporate Accountant II

American Academy of Family Physicians • Leawood, KS

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Accountant II performs general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and monthly and annual close activities for the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), its subsidiaries, and related organizations. The role handles accounting for contracts, service agreements, leases, revenue and related billing, fixed assets, and capital equipment. It also supports multistate sales and use tax, property tax, audits, budgets, and other state and local compliance activities.

The position applies GAAP and identifies opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, reporting, internal controls, and efficiency through AAFP-approved technology and automation. It suits a curious, proactive problem-solver with a solid accounting foundation who is comfortable learning AAFP’s systems, chart of accounts, and processes. The role involves working independently and collaboratively, adapting to changing standards, systems, and technologies, and contributing across a variety of accounting functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition principles.
• Ability to review and interpret contracts, leases, and related financial information.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and an accounting or ERP system.
• Ability to independently perform assigned accounting activities, apply established accounting guidance, identify unusual or complex matters, and recommend or escalate matters requiring additional review.
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Discretion with confidential information, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively and adapt as accounting standards, systems, and technologies evolve.
• Willingness and ability to use AAFP-approved AI and automation tools in accordance with applicable governance, security, and internal control standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with lease accounting, fixed assets, multistate sales and use tax, or contract and revenue accounting.
• Experience with Workday Financials or a comparable ERP.
• Experience supporting system improvements or automation.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reporting and perform monthly and annual close activities.
• Perform accounting related to contracts, service agreements, leases, revenue and related billing, fixed assets, and capital equipment.
• Support multistate sales and use tax, property tax, audits, budgets, and other state and local compliance activities.
• Apply GAAP and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, internal controls, and efficiency using AAFP-approved technology and automation.
• Independently perform assigned accounting activities, identify unusual or complex matters, and recommend or escalate matters requiring additional review.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level