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National Education Association · 5 hours ago

Senior Financial Analyst & Accountant

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$97K/yr - $154K/yr

5+ years exp

The National Education Association (NEA) is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst & Accountant to support their strategic objective of promoting public education through high-level accounting and financial management services. The role involves consulting with NEA staff and affiliates on financial management, conducting financial analyses, and ensuring regulatory compliance while providing technical expertise and training.

Education

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Consulting with NEA staff, state affiliates and associated NEA organizations on accounting, auditing, financial management and regulatory compliance matters

Provides technical expertise in analysis of financial statements, internal control design and implementation, best business practices design and implementation

Recommends cost-effective financial/business operations solutions

Develops strategies to improve overall fiscal accountability

Coordinate audit preparation activities

Conduct a full range of financial analyses and forecasting

Prepare financial statements

Plan and facilitate conferences and trainings

Create and present financial trainings to state and local leaders

Perform fiscal health reviews

Resolve any encountered problems

Conduct fiscal management training for end-users

Provide onsite technical assistance

Serve in lead role in reviewing and analyzing cash flow management

Provide expertise for system enhancements

Ensure timely regulatory filings, such as federal state and local tax filings, Department of Labor (DOL), and Federal Election Commission (FEC) reporting

Research emerging financial and accounting issues and make recommendations regarding their impact and implementation on NEA and/or its affiliates

Qualification

AccountingFinancial ManagementFinancial AnalysisRegulatory CompliancePeopleSoftSAPOracleCertified Public AccountantGeneral Accepted Accounting PrinciplesAnalytical SkillsPublic SpeakingInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProject Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills is obtained

Continuing education in Accounting or Finance or related discipline

Minimum of five years progressively responsible professional accounting and financial management experience

Experience must include full-range of accounting and financial responsibilities, such as general ledger, accounts payable, account analysis, bank reconciliation, cash flow management, forecasting and preparation of financial statements

Additional advanced experience and technical expertise with financial management systems, such as PeopleSoft, SAP, or Oracle

Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Account or Institute of Internal Audit designation with experience in auditing and tax preparation

Department of Labor and Federal election regulation compliance preferred

Demonstrated experience as a Controller or Financial Analyst adhering to General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standard (GAAS), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and federal, state, and local requirements

Proven skill in diversified accounting, financial management operations and complex problem resolution

Demonstrated experience in general ledger, financial statement, and audit preparation using advanced spreadsheet applications (preferably Excel)

Experience in business process design, benchmarking, regulatory and compliance issues and financial audits

Proven ability in investigating financial records, writing reports, and making presentations to senior management

Highly effective analytical, interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrated flexibility and effectiveness in handling multiple and complex projects simultaneously under stringent timeframes and changing priorities/conditions

Ability to work independently and collaboratively amongst individuals and groups at all levels of the organization (e.g., user and systems departments)

Required to engage in public speaking at conferences and trainings

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