Sr. Accountant, General Ledger

Overview

Since our founding in 1924 weve cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half but there is still so much more to do. To overcome todays biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement be part of the progress and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter and so does the impact you can make with us.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Accountant General Ledger in our Finance and Accounting department based in Dallas TX.

This position will work in a hybrid setting (2-3 days per week in-office) in our Dallas office.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful you will have access to Heart U our award-winning corporate university as well as additional training and support locally.

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Responsibilities

Senior professional 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 expenditures functionalization consolidation and eliminations. 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 fund accounting.
• Runs and analyzes income and balance sheet statements consolidated statements and various other accounting statements and reports. Typically coaches review and may delegate the 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.
• Apply understanding of Fixed Assets Lease Accounting Liabilities and Restricted Net Assets.
• Prepare elimination and consolidation entries and functionalization of expenses.
• Responsible for review and approval of general ledger accounts reconciliations. Performs activities in compliance with the Companys 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelors 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.

So are you ready to work for the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease stroke and other cardiovascular diseases

Compensation & Benefits

Salary minimum to the midpoint of the range is $76800.00 to $90700.00. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials may apply to the pay range. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.

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• Compensation Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. Thats why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments as needed.

• Performance and Recognition You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position.
  
• Benefits We offer a wide array of benefits including medical dental vision disability and life insurance along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being we also offer an employee assistance program employee wellness program and telemedicine and medical consultation.
  
• Professional Development You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Associations national online university with more than 100000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Work-Life Harmonization The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year which includes several days off at the end of the year.

• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities or for potential future positions in the organization.

The American Heart Associations 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science policy and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association American Stroke Association our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer healthier lives regardless of race ethnicity gender gender identity religion age language sexual orientation national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.

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