Accounting Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience working with accounts receivable and account reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Experience preparing financial statements and managing month-end and year-end close processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and ethical financial practices.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree or relevant professional experience preferred
• Experience leading or partnering with functions such as information technology and/or data analytics preferred.
• Knowledge of Alpha Delta Pi preferred.
• Experience in a membership-based, volunteer-driven, or higher education environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of all tasks
• Manage the posting of all daily deposits and payments received from electronic receipts, cash, check, ACH and cash equivalents, including any required refunds and reversals
• Manage the daily iMIS batch postings and reconciliations into the accounting software
• Manage the posting, reconciliation, and reporting of all programming and event income (ReMember Dues, Badge Orders, event registrations, and other items sold)
• Manage the posting and recording of all loan payments in the consolidated loan amortization spreadsheet
• Responsible for taking weekly check deposit to the local Truist branch for deposit
• Manage assigned month-end close tasks
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation for all posted and processed transactions
• Support financial analysis and reporting for Executive Office leadership
• Manage major billing cycles (Monthly rent)
• Support the preparation of the organization's annual audit
• Play a supporting role in implementation, maintenance, and ongoing support for new financial systems
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, reporting, and workflows, and assist with implementing approved improvements
• Maintain accurate accounting policies, procedures, and documentation
• Partner with colleagues across Finance, Information Technology, Data, and other functions to improve the accuracy and efficiency of financial information
• Support special projects, strategic initiatives, and organizational planning efforts
• Serve as a backup to Finance team functions to support continuity of operations
• Perform other duties as assigned