Position Overview:
The director of accounting is responsible for collaborating across the organization, managing work in the department, and executing a full range of accounting functionstosupporttheorganization’s budgeting processes, financial reporting and tax compliance.Reportingdirectlytothevicepresident of finance and operations, this role oversees and performs the day-to-day financial activities to keep the organization operating efficiently and in compliance with financial regulations.
Company Overview:
A leading trade association representing some of the most recognized and trusted consumer brands, this organization plays a vital role in shaping the policies and conversations that impact products people rely on every day. With a focus on advocacy, innovation, and collaboration, it brings together industry leaders to drive progress on issues like consumer safety, sustainability, and marketplace growth. Joining the team means contributing to work that directly influences the future of the brands and products that touch millions of lives.
Keyareasof responsibility:
Accounting
- Prepare and review for accuracy all monthly accounting entries and reports, including journal entry, balance sheet accounts and financial statements, for both the association, its foundation and its political action committee (PAC). Identify, investigate and correct variances.
- PrepareandreviewAccountsPayableincludingauditingseniorstaffexpensereportsand preparingmonthly andyear-end AP-relatedtaxfilings (Sales and Use, 1099s, unclaimed property, etc.)
- OverseeAccountsReceivableprocessincludingaging,thereviewofincomingchecksfor accuracyandtimelydeposit,andthecollectionprocessfortheassociation,itsfoundation, and the PAC.
- Assistwiththepreparationofcorporateandeventprofitability analyses.
- ResponsibleforallaccountingfunctionsofthePACincludingpreparingandreviewingthe ledger, reviewing U.S. Federal Election Commission reports, submitting quarterly reports, and coordinating the annual audit.
- Prepare,inpartnershipwiththevicepresident,theorganization’sbudgetandforecast.
- Lead the dues lobbying disallowance process as part of the annual membership dues cycle.
Payroll
- Overseeallpayrollprocessingandrelatedtransactionsincludingbut not limited to 457(b) and 457(f) wires and PAC contributions.
- ResponsibleforreviewingandadjustingemployeeW-2sfornon-cashemployeebenefits in compliance with the IRS requirements.
TaxandAudit
- Manage the annual audit of the organization’s financials, retirement and employee savings plans and all tax fillings in partnership with the external audit firm.
- Workwithauditorsandthevicepresidentonallorganizationaltaxfilingsincludingbutnot limited to excise taxes, sales taxes, state exemptions, and tax obligations including monthly,quarterly,andannualtaxfilingsforstateandlocalincludingpreparationofForm 990 and 5500.
- Manageallfixedassetsfromprocurementandtaggingthroughcalculationof depreciation.
- Assist in streamlining Operations team operations and improving efficiencies, including developing processes and procedures, implementing new systems, and identifying and onboarding new vendors.
Requirements
Experience&Education:
- 5–7 years of relevant accounting and finance experience required, preferably within a nonprofit organization or association.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- CPA certification preferred.
- Experience with Sage Intacct and Microsoft 365 required.
- Proficiency with accounting, payroll, banking, and payment platforms, such as Paylocity, BILL, and CashPro, preferred.
Skills:
- Expert knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as they apply to nonprofit organizations.
- ExpertproficiencyinMicrosoftExcel and Outlookrequired.
- Experience and proficiency with Sage Intacct, BILL AP&AR, BILL Spend & Expense and Paylocity.
- Experience and proficiency with Customer/Revenue Management Systems, Impexium and Stova desirable.
- Stronganalyticalandcriticalthinkingskills.
- Entrepreneurialspiritwhothrivesinafast-paced,changingenvironment,willingtopeek around corners and tackle big strategic challenges while implementing tactical tasks.
- Excellentwrittencommunicationsskills.
- Superiorattentiontodetail.
- Superiorprojectmanagementskillsincludingtheabilitytojugglemultiplepriorities, manage deadlines and budgets, and work with little supervision.
- Exceptionalinterpersonalskillsincludingtheabilitytocollaborateeffectivelywith colleagues and tobuild and maintainstrongrelationships with keystakeholders.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, dutiesorresponsibilitiesthatarerequiredoftheemployee.Duties,responsibilitiesandactivities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.