Staff Accountant - American Management Association Intl

Overview

American Management Association is looking for a Staff Accountant, who will provide professional accounting support to all levels within AMA in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.  Collaborate with Finance department to provide information and analyses that support senior management in controlling the financial, planning, reporting and administrative functions of the organization. 

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support for AMA's corporate business units, including preparation of month-end accruals and analyses, forecast projections and annual budgets.
• Prepare management reports during month-end close, monthly forecast cycle, quarterly Board of Trustees meetings, annual Budget cycle, and annual audit, as well as on an ad hoc basis.
• Input and analyze monthly financial data received from AMA’s foreign affiliates for inclusion in consolidated reports.  Communicate discrepancies and research variances to budget.
• Monitor and invoice AMA’s foreign licensees for royalties and track compliance to minimum payment schedules.  Collaborate with colleagues to reconcile inventory items requested by licensees and issue invoicing as needed.
• Compile general ledger transactions posted to intercompany accounts into debit memos and distribute to foreign affiliates at month-end.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and analyses and create journal entries in accordance with US GAAP.
• Integrate financial data from external sources into AMA’s financial systems.
• Analyze and reconcile all of AMA's bank, investment, and credit card accounts against statements received from external financial institutions. Research and correct all discrepancies as they arise.  Serve as subject matter expert for Bank Reconciliation module in Great Plains.
• Create ad-hoc reporting and support special projects as requested.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of Chart of Accounts and all associated controls.
• Author and maintain procedure and process documentation for key functions.
• Support and provide backup for departmental functions performed by other staff members.
• Perform other related duties.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in business, major in Accounting preferred
• Real-life accounting or finance experience desirable
• Technology skills:  Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and personal computers required;  Familiarity with Great Plains preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while multitasking and maintaining accuracy
• Must possess analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform in cross-functional team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal
• Reliability and strong work ethic
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Some creativity is required
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform tasks
• Works under general supervision

More about American Management Association:

AMA’s approach to improving performance combines experiential learning—learning through doing—with opportunities for ongoing professional growth at every step of one’s career journey. AMA supports the goals of individuals and organizations through a complete range of products and services, including classroom and virtual seminars, webcasts, webinars, corporate and government solutions, and research. Organizations worldwide, including the majority of the Fortune 500, turn to AMA as their trusted partner in professional development and draw upon its experience to enhance skills, abilities and knowledge with noticeable results from day one.

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