Staff Accountant
About The Position
The Staff Accountant supports the financial operations of U.S. Travel Association and reports to the Vice President, Finance. This position is responsible for the accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, maintenance of the general ledger and support of the month-end and year-end close processes. The Staff Accountant works collaboratively across teams—including membership, events and advocacy—to ensure appropriate coding, compliance with Association financial policies and accurate reporting. This role is well-suited to a detail-oriented professional who brings a strong foundation in accounting principles and a commitment to the Association's mission of increasing travel to and within the United States.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field required.
- Minimum of one to three years of accounting experience.
- Working knowledge of GAAP and accrual-basis accounting.
- Proficiency in accounting software required.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP; proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with staff across departments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a trade association, nonprofit or membership organization strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with nonprofit fund accounting a plus.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred.
- Familiarity with Salesforce or a comparable CRM a plus.
- Progress toward CPA licensure is a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries.
- Perform monthly reconciliations for bank, prepaid expense, accrual and balance sheet accounts.
- Maintain general ledger accuracy and supporting documentation.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes.
- Prepare schedules and analyses supporting financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
- Maintain the fixed asset schedule, including additions, disposals and monthly depreciation calculations.
- Partner with program staff to ensure proper cost allocation and departmental coding across projects.
- Reconcile and record membership dues revenue.
- Process and reconcile event and sponsorship revenue.
- Reconcile data between the association management system (AMS) and accounting system.
- Monitor accounts receivable and assist with collection efforts as needed.
- Process cash receipts and prepare payment batches within the accounting system.
- Reconcile corporate credit card activity.
- Provide coverage for accounts payable processes during staff absences or peak workload periods.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare package with fertility coverage.
- Generous paid leave including family leave.
- Transportation and cell phone benefits.
- Robust wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
- Educational and professional development assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
