accounting manager Washington, DC
Job description
Summary/Objective
ASAE helps associations, and the professionals who lead, manage, and work in them, transform society through the power of collaboration. We are looking for someone to join our team as the Accounting Manager. Candidates must be able to work in a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment where colleagues are engaged, respect and support each other, hold themselves accountable, and celebrate their work.
This is an extraordinary opportunity for a seasoned and skilled accounting professional to be an integral part of a high-performing team. Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Manager will be responsible for responsible for accounts receivable, AR aging, collecting on overdue accounts, generating invoices, as well as supporting other accounting functions. The AP Manager will lead day-to-day accounting operations of a multi-entity, complex business working with an in-house accounting team and part-time outsourced accounting staff.
The Accounting Manager will ensure that ASAE has the processes, procedures, and systems in place to support effective internal controls, program implementation, conduct flawless audits, and provide timely and accurate financial reporting. The Accounting Manager will work closely with program leaders and their staffs to ensure compliance with accounting procedures and to explore how the accounting function can better support program operations.
The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) is a 501(c)6) organization that includes: the ASAE Research Foundation (the Foundation), a 501(c)3; ASAE Business Services, Inc. (ABSI), a for-profit organization; ASAE Political Action Committee (APAC), a 527 PAC; and ASAE Insurance Company (AIC), a for-profit organization.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Accounting Manager must perform various job duties and responsibilities, and these may include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for all receivables accounts, ledgers, and systems.- Perform all receivables accounting processes, including, but not limited to revenue recognition, including accrued revenue and deferred revenue.
- Ensure that strong GAAP-compliant internal controls and safeguards for expenditures are maintained and identify and implement enhancements as needed.
- Provide as-needed support for accounts payable, payroll, and other accounting functions.
- Identify and implement efficiencies and leveraging of technology to enhance controls and information reporting.
- Investigate and resolve all accounts receivables issues, including collections.
- Conduct month-end and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations, for timely financial reporting and to prepare for annual audits.
- Support three annual audits for: ASAE and the Foundation; ABSI and AIC; and for the ASAE 401(k) plan.
- Communicate effectively and with a service-oriented approach with ASAE staff as needed to resolve issues or follow up on accounting and finance-related questions and issues.
- Cross-train other accounting staff in key roles so that they can serve as backup.
- Build and maintain relationships with vendors and colleagues.
- Improve and update accounting processes and procedures.
- Perform special projects as needed.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, business, or similar field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.- Minimum of 5 years of experience managing accounting operations.
Essential Skills
- Deep understanding of accounting principles, including accrued revenue, deferred revenue, accrued expenses, prepaid expenses, leases, capital expenditures and depreciation.
- Experience in managing accounts payable and receivable for a multi-entity operation with project level accounting and intercompany transactions.
- Public accounting experience with non-profit organizations a plus.
- Experience using modern accounting software systems such as Sage Intact, Solver, Bill.com, and Expensify.
- Understanding of the need for accuracy with attention to detail.
- Advanced skills with MS Excel, Word, and other Office suite products.
- Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities without sacrificing work product quality.
- Ability to apply critical thinking skills and to evaluate proposed transactions to ensure they are valid, properly authorized, and appropriately coded.
- Understanding of the risks inherent in the accounts payable process and the control procedures that should be used to mitigate these risks.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating with all levels within an organization.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a hybrid environment where meetings may be conducted using applications such as Zoom or Teams.
- Ability to work collaboratively with outsourced accounting resources during heavy load periods.
- Work with employees ASAE-wide.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities
Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)
Must be able to work legally within the United States without sponsorship
Benefits Offered:
- Hybrid Work from Home Arrangements
- Flexible Work Hours
- Casual Dress Code
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Prescription Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Generous 401k Retirement Plan
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short/Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- AFLAC
- Legal and Identity Theft Plans
- Company Paid Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Computer Purchase Program
