Senior Accounting Specialist

AACSB is the world’s standard-setting body for business education, providing quality assurance (accreditation), insights and thought leadership, and transformative learning (e.g., conferences, seminars, and digital learning) to over 2,000 member organizations and more than 1,000 accredited business schools represented across 100+ countries. Guided by our core values of Members First, Inclusivity, Global Unity, Excellence, and Curiosity, we are dedicated to transforming business education to create a lasting, positive impact on society. Through a global lens, we foster collaboration between educators, students, and businesses to cultivate the next generation of great leaders. Synonymous with the highest standards of excellence since 1916, AACSB continues to connect and empower the business education community, ensuring a dynamic and inclusive future for business education worldwide. As the Senior Accounting Specialist, you will provide advanced support for accounting and financial activities that contribute to the accuracy and integrity of AACSB's financial records. This position is responsible for complex account reconciliations requiring analysis, research, and resolution, journal entries, month-end close activities, revenue accounting support, and financial reporting preparation. The Senior Accounting Specialist is a non-exempt position and reports to the Manager of Accounting. How You Will Contribute Analyze general ledger activity and prepare journal entries, accruals, deferrals and reclassifications Complete account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and assist with month-end close, financial reporting, and annual audit activities. Support revenue recognition and maintain audit schedules and documentation to ensure audit readiness. Monitor prepaid expenses and maintain assigned fixed asset schedules. Review cash activity, process ACH and wire transactions, and support bank, merchant, and corporate card reconciliations and administration. Maintain accounting procedures and documentation while serving as a resource on accounting processes and best practices. Participate in system implementations and recommend process improvements that strengthen efficiency and internal controls. Perform duties in accordance with AACSB International’s Mission and Values. Requirements Fluency in the English language At least three (3) years’ experience in accounting, with demonstrated competency with account reconciliations and journal entries and experience with general ledger accounting and month-end close Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. (Five years of accounting experience will be considered in place of a degree.) Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP Demonstrated proficiency in MS 365 (Excel – intermediate to advanced competency, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical and organizational skills. Ability to work independently, maintain accuracy, and meet deadline Preferred Qualifications Five (5) or more years’ experience in accounting (seven years if no college degree attained) Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience. Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP system Experience with nonprofit accounting Experience supporting external audits Summary We take pride in providing our employees with an inclusive work environment that promotes individual development. Our employees say their colleagues, our benefits, and our hybrid work environment are the primary drivers that attract and keep them with AACSB. AACSB offers a hybrid work environment, generous time off benefits, medical, dental, vision, and retirement stipend, tuition reimbursement and a fitness/gym allowance. #J-18808-Ljbffr