Application:
BASIC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
Work involves responsibility for maintaining and analyzing the various accounting records of the corporations and participating in the day-to-day operation of the Finance Department. Work also includes serving as consultant to diverse local units and performing compilations for locals. Must be familiar with and adhere to financial policies of each affiliate and generally accepted accounting principles. In conjunction with the Finance managers, the Accountants must adhere to compliance standards and practices. This position is required to maintain a high level of accuracy.
This job requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse vendors, officers, affiliates, members of the association, staff, and management.
ASSIGNED DUTIES:
Develop schedules of daily work, determine work priorities, distribute work to bookkeepers, coordinate and participate in all stages of work.
Serve as technical resource for bookkeepers, answer questions regarding work procedures, provide instruction and orientation on new systems and work procedures, and review the work of bookkeepers for accuracy.
Review and/or reconcile various accounts.
Approve and post all monthly entries to the general ledger and other related modules, approve and distribute monthly disbursements, prepare closing, review trial balances for accuracy and financial statements each month for affiliate corporations.
Design a wide variety of analytical and financial reports (including routine formatting of financial statements) and schedules.
Assist in budget preparation and monitoring.
Coordinate and assist in audit preparation, as directed.
Assist in the development of equitable department procedures and processes to ensure efficient operations and compliance with internal control practices.
Review bank deposits for completeness and accuracy.
Adhere to compliance standards and practices in conjunction with the Finance managers.
Work with other staff in problem solving.
Build and sustain cultural intelligence across all settings.
Provide back up for the Finance department as needed.
Assist in design and implementation of automated treasury/cash management processes.
Provide technical research utilizing internet, periodicals, etc., as needed.
Serve as consultant to local units relative to bookkeeping and related financial matters as directed, complete compilations and procedure reviews as needed.
Reconcile NEA transmittal and billing reports.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned from time to time.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting.
Two years of recent professional accounting experience, or one year of MEA Finance department experience.
Experience and training which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills: