Senior Accountant - Hybrid Role

This is an opportunity for an experienced accountant to step into a visible, high-impact role with the American Foundry Society. The Senior Accountant will take ownership of key accounting functions, help strengthen processes and internal controls, and serve as a trusted partner within the Accounting and Finance team. The position offers broad exposure, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to grow into future accounting leadership. Accounting Operations Manage and perform daily accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and journal entries. Ensure accounting transactions are accurate, timely, properly coded, and supported by appropriate documentation. Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures. Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts as assigned. Review financial activity for accuracy, completeness, and consistency across multiple companies and accounts. Support intercompany transactions, allocations, and reconciliations. Identify accounting discrepancies and independently research and resolve issues. Accounts Payable Maintain accurate vendor records, W-9 documentation, and related tax information. Review, code, and process vendor invoices. Manage weekly payment processing, including checks, ACH, and wire payments. Reconcile staff credit card activity, receipts, and expense reports. Prepare and distribute year-end 1099 forms. Accounts Receivable Process and reconcile customer payments, refunds, and database batches. Generate, reconcile, and distribute advertising, event, and general sales invoices. Monitor outstanding accounts receivable balances and assist with collection follow-up. Reconcile revenue activity between accounting systems, CRM/database systems, and supporting records. Assist with registration and event-related financial activity, including CastExpo and Metalcasting Congress support. Ensure timely and accurate payment processing while maintaining proper internal controls. Financial Reporting and Analysis Prepare financial schedules, account analyses, and reports as requested. Assist the Senior Associate Director of Accounting and Finance with budget preparation, financial reporting, and variance analysis. Support project, cost, grant, and research-related accounting. Assist with reporting to internal stakeholders, committees, chapters, and boards as needed. Calculate and distribute chapter rebates or other allocated financial activity. Compliance, Audit, and Controls Assist with annual audit preparation, including schedules, reconciliations, documentation, and auditor requests. Support compliance with GAAP, internal accounting policies, and organizational procedures. Assist with sales and use tax filings and related compliance requirements. Maintain confidentiality of financial, payroll, employee, and organizational information. Recommend improvements to accounting processes, internal controls, documentation, and workflows. Leadership and Succession Development Serve as a knowledgeable accounting resource within the department. Provide guidance or training to accounting support staff as needed. Cross-train on higher-level accounting and finance responsibilities to support departmental continuity. Serve as backup for critical accounting functions during absences, deadlines, events, or transition periods. Demonstrate readiness to assume increasing responsibility over time, including supervision, reporting, analysis, and departmental leadership functions. General Responsibilities Provide excellent internal and external customer service. Participate in department projects and organizational initiatives. Support AFS events and member-facing financial activities as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Education, Skills, and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered. Minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience required. Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, AP, and AR required. Experience working in a multi-company, nonprofit, association, or membership-based environment preferred. Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, audit preparation, and account analysis strongly preferred. Working knowledge of GAAP required. Experience with Oracle NetSuite preferred. Experience with association management software, CRM systems, or Salesforce/Nimble preferred. Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage competing deadlines and shifting priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, and sound judgment. Ability to build positive working relationships with staff, vendors, members, chapters, and external partners. This role typically reports into AFS Headquarters 1-2 days a week. Flexibility in work schedule, including occasional evening, weekend, or travel requirements. Valid driver’s license required. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in a nonprofit, trade association, professional society, or grant-funded accounting. Experience with audit schedules and year-end financial reporting. Experience improving accounting processes or implementing internal controls. Prior experience training, mentoring, or reviewing the work of others. Demonstrated interest and ability to grow into a higher-level accounting leadership role. #J-18808-Ljbffr Illinois CPA Society