Sr. Accountant, Finance and Accounting

American Heart Association•Dallas, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Accountant in their Finance and Accounting department based in Dallas, TX. This position will work in a hybrid setting (2-3 days per week in-office) in their Dallas office. The Association offers many resources to help employees maintain work-life harmonization through their changing needs and life situations. Employees will have access to Heart U, an award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally. The #TheAHALife embodies the commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by core values where employees can thrive both personally and professionally.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience with general ledger accounting practices, policies, and audit requirements.
Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Experience with automated accounting and finance systems as well as Account Reconciliations.
Skilled in planning projects and working against deadlines to provide the end product.
Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of Association staff.
Skilled in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

Performs general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, capital expenditure, and restricted accounting schedules.
Prepares journal entries, reports, and analyzes accounting transactions, and prepares advance accounting schedules.
May assist in ensuring the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles.
Works independently with minimal guidance on complex problems.
Leads and participates in the compilation and analysis of financial information, which includes the preparation of journal entries to general ledger accounts and includes restricted fund accounting.
Runs and analyzes income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements, and various other accounting statements and reports.
Typically, coaches, reviews, and may delegate work to other professionals or business services.
May serve as a team lead, player/coach, or manage others.
May manage projects, requiring review of others' work.
Distributes expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, and receivables according to schedules.
Records accruals and prepayments, allocations, and other journal entries.
Applies understanding of Fixed Assets, Lease Accounting, Liabilities, and Restricted Net Assets.
Responsible for review and approval of general ledger accounts reconciliations.
Performs activities in compliance with the Company's accounting policies, procedures, standards, and internal controls.
Performs special projects and analysis.
Trains and coordinates the activities of other colleagues.
Works closely with internal business partners in Finance and across other departments.