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National Education Association · 2 days ago

Senior Financial Analyst & Accountant

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$97K/yr - $154K/yr

5+ years exp

The National Education Association is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst & Accountant to support its strategic objectives in public education. The role involves providing high-level financial analysis, business management, and accounting expertise, while consulting with various stakeholders on financial management and compliance matters.

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 the analysis of financial statements and employee benefit plan structures and costs

Financial system design, and business practices

Recommends cost-effective financial/business operations

Develops strategies to improve overall fiscal accountability

Coordinate audit preparation activities

Conduct a full range of financial analyses and forecasting

Prepare financial statements and consolidated schedules

Resolve encountered problems

Plan economic implementation guidelines

Conduct fiscal management training for end-users

Provide onsite technical assistance

Serving in a lead role in reviewing and analyzing cash flow management

Providing expertise for system enhancements

Ensuring timely regulatory filings, such as federal, state, and local tax filings

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

Uses a personal computer and related software and travels frequently

Qualification

AccountingFinancial ManagementFinancial AnalysisPeopleSoftSAPOracleCertified Public AccountantGeneral LedgerFinancial StatementsAuditingTax PreparationGAAPGAASFASBIRS Form 990IRS Form 5500DOL Form LM2Analytical SkillsInterpersonal 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, Finance, or a related discipline

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

Experience must include a 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 state-of-the-art financial management systems, such as PeopleSoft, SAP, or Oracle

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

Demonstrated experience as a Controller or Financial Analyst adhering to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (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 to investigate financial records, write reports, and make presentations to senior management

Highly effective analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills

Demonstrated flexibility and effectiveness in handling multiple 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)

Experience in interpreting and applying the rules and regulations related to completing the IRS Form 990, 5500, and DOL Form LM2

Successful references

Must be able to work extended hours on evenings and weekends

Frequent travel is required