Description:
The National Fire Protection Association's mission is to help save lives and reduce loss with information, knowledge and passion. Established in 1896, we are dedicated to the elimination of death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The Association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the NFPA mission.
To better meet the needs of those who rely on our information and knowledge to keep people and property safe, we are amidst a transformation to expand our influence and further our safety mission. We are becoming increasingly digital and global to grow, thrive and save more lives from fire, electrical and other hazards. To accomplish this, we need effective leaders at all levels of the Association who understand what we are striving for, why it is important, how to execute on our vision and who passionately want to see NFPA through this important stage. It is an exciting and empowering time to work at NFPA.
NFPA is looking to add a Senior Accountant to the team! The Senior Accountant is a highly motivated self-starter, responsible for supporting the Association's financial close through general ledger and account reconciliation ownership. Ideally, this person should have experience working in a public accounting firm or in a corporate environment.
The Senior Accountant will report to the Accounting Manager.
Job Responsibilities:
• Responsible for supporting the accounting function, maintaining the general ledger, and ensuring accurate financial reporting for the association and related parties.
• Monitors multiple investment portfolios and performs regular reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Performs various month end tasks including, but not limited to, reconciling deferred revenues, intercompany accounts, and inventory balances.
• Prepares and records month-end close and adjusting journal entries.
• Work with line of business owners to analyze and record accrued expenses monthly.
• Full ownership of related party general ledger close and monthly financial statement preparation.
• Supports the year-end external audit through schedule preparation and document gathering.
• Owns the annual 1099-MISC filing process and responsible for accurate and timely filing.
• Acts as vendor manager ensuring vendor records are properly vetted and maintained on a continuous basis.
• Ownership of the sales and use tax cycle inclusive of monitoring collections and working with third party service provider to ensure returns are filed timely and accurately.
• Upholds the internal control environment in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Works closely with the Accounting Manager and other teams across the association on ad hoc projects, as needed.
Requirements:
• Minimum of 4-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with NetSuite ERP, preferred.
• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, and ability to articulate same.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel with the ability to maintain and sort through large sets of data (understands and knows how to use pivot tables, VLOOKUP function, etc.)
• Experienced in monthly financial closings
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to communicate and navigate a remote work environment.
• Takes ownership of work and is highly motivated.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to adhere to deadlines.
• Has prior experience with external audit procedures and inquiries.
• Experience with investment portfolios a strong plus.
National Fire Protection Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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