Senior Accountant & Financial Systems Specialist

Americas Essential Hospitals • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Senior Accountant & Financial Systems Specialist manages core accounting functions and serves as the association’s financial systems expert. This hands-on position owns the month-end close and financial reporting while supporting accounting systems, integrations, and process automation. The role helps make the finance function accurate, efficient, and scalable, while supporting audits and ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies. It calls for strong technical accounting knowledge, the ability to improve automation and reporting, sound judgment, project management and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to accurate and timely reporting. The projected salary range is $75,000–$90,000 per year.

The position prepares and reviews reconciliations and journal entries; manages month-end and year-end close; maintains general ledger accuracy and financial schedules; and prepares financial reports. It also supports audit and regulatory reporting, reviews internal controls and procedures, and leads improvements to accounting workflows and ERP systems. The role provides guidance to junior accounting staff and backs up key accounting functions as needed.

The employee must be able to live in Maryland, Washington, DC, or Virginia and commute to the Washington, DC office.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.
• At least 3 years of corporate accounting experience or 2 years of public accounting experience.
• Proven experience and/or computer science coursework supporting enterprise resource planning systems.
• Ability to automate and implement process efficiencies, analyze data, and recommend solutions.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, accounting theory, and best practices.
• Experience preparing for audits and working directly with auditors.
• Project management experience.
• Proficiency with Intacct accounting software, Microsoft Excel, and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus.
• Ability to act independently with minimal daily direction.
• Initiative to improve processes.
• Ability to use discretion and judgment in decision-making.
• Demonstrated behaviors consistent with association core values.
• Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team.
• Ability to live in Maryland, Washington, DC, or Virginia and commute to the Washington, DC office.

Nice To Haves

• Association experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Salesforce/Fonteva, Concur, and Anybill.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review month-end, quarterly, and year-end account reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies; and prepare journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Maintain monthly schedules as determined by the Director of Finance.
• Prepare and review journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Prepare monthly, periodic, and annual financial reports.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior accounting staff.
• Back up key accounting functions such as accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed.
• Recommend and support implementation of process improvements and system enhancements.
• Prepare audit-ready schedules and supporting documentation.
• Track and reconcile PAC activity and submit documentation for FEC reporting.
• Prepare 1099 returns, personal property tax returns, sales and use tax returns, and other required regulatory reports.
• Assist with preparation of Form 990 tax returns and quarterly Lobbying Disclosure Reports.
• Review and update internal controls, accounting procedures, and manuals; recommend and implement process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, strengthen internal controls, and optimize accounting and ERP systems.
• Recommend automation solutions for accounting processes and reporting.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting tools, dashboards, and automated workflows.
• Assist with creating financial schedules and reporting for stakeholders.
• Create and prepare financial reports needed by stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

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