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Staff Accountant

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The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a Staff Accountant at our National Center office located in Dallas, TX .

Under the guidance of the GL Supervisor, this position is responsible for supporting National Center and Affiliates by performing a variety of duties related to general accounting in the daily operation, month-end, and year-end closing of accounting records. Responsible for the effective reconciliation of National Center and Affiliates bank, liability, research and balance sheet reconciliations

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Monthly reconciliations for assigned entities include Bank accounts, Payroll Expense, Asset and Liabilities accounts. Timely research and resolution of reconciling items.
  • Verify, prepare, and enter correcting journal entries requested by various Affiliate and National Center staff. Provide high quality, timely customer services to internal customers.
  • Reconcile National Center monthly research reports, funding payment proofs, and classification of restricted and unrestricted balances, long-term and short-term liabilities. Prepares and records monthly research journal entries per research reports received.
  • Maintains fixed asset system for assigned entities which includes preparation of journal entries for fixed asset additions, disposals, transfers, splits and monthly depreciation. Monthly reconciliation of fixed asset ledger to general ledger.
  • Prepare and maintain amortization schedule of operating and capital leases for assigned entities.
  • Assist in external audits including preparation of work papers and analyses as needed. Assist with documenting processes and procedures.
  • Upload Bi-Weekly payroll from ADP general ledger into accounting system, reconciling upload errors and preparing journal entry.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in the related field
  • 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
  • Skilled in planning projects and working against deadlines to provide product
  • Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of AHA staff
  • Skilled in oral and written communication
Job Function: 

Organization Info

American Heart Association | American Stroke Association

Overview
Headquarters: 
Dallas, TX, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1949
About Us
Mission: 

The American Heart Association's mission is to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, America's No. 1 and No. 5 killers.

Founded in 1924, our organization now includes more than 30 million volunteers and supporters. We fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide critical tools and information to save and improve lives.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Apr 19 2019
Active Until: 
May 19 2019
Hiring Organization: 
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry: 
Nonprofit