Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Budgeting, Coaching, Communication Skills, Cost Allocation, Documentation, Expense Management, External Audit, Federal Laws and Regulations, Federal Tax, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Financial Analysis, Fixed Assets, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Income Statements, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internal Audit, Journal Entries, NetSuite, Nonprofit, Oracle, Privacy Controls, Process Development, Process Improvement, Production Management, Quality Metrics, Reconciliation, State Laws and Regulations, State Tax, Tax Returns, Variance Analysis
Description
Senior Staff Accountant, Accounting (2026-59)
SUMMARY
Ensures the integrity of AAA's accounting information by recording, verifying, and approving transactions. Manages monthly expenses and accruals, fixed assets, and prepaid expenses. Assists with monthly financial closing, variance analysis, annual budget process, and preparation of required federal and state tax returns. Provides financial analysis support for the annual audit. Interacts with regional, divisional, and senior management regarding accounting issues.
This is a mostly remote position and the successful candidate will reside within a 125 mile radius of their assigned location. The salary range for this position is location based with quarterly incentive opportunities:
- Buffalo, NY | Atlanta, GA - $84,500 - $89,000
- Johnston, RI - $85,500 - $90,500
- Philadelphia, PA | Voorhees, NJ - $89,500 - $95,000
- Boston, MA - | Washington D.C. - $93,500 - $98,500
- New York, NY - $99,500 - $105,500
The American Arbitration Association (AAA) is the leading provider of arbitration and mediation dispute resolution services, and has consistently been named one of the 50 best non-profits to work for by the Non-Profit Times, our employees enjoy rewarding careers in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. We offer a competitive compensation package, including incentives. Eligible employees also participate in a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, orthodontia, vision coverage, student loan repayment, 403(b) retirement plan with substantial company match, discounted pet insurance, and generous paid-time-off benefits.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintains General Ledger, including preparation and review of journal entries to ensure accuracy and adequate support
- Ensures the accuracy and adherence to internal controls and accounting policies
- Prepares monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports, journals, and account reconciliations
- Assists with monthly and year-end financial closing, and prepares internal and external reporting
- Manages production of balance sheet and income statement account analysis and subsidiary ledger reconciliations to the general ledger
- Assists with audits by interacting with internal and external auditors and producing/retrieving supporting documentation
- Creates and improves accounting processes; works with staff to promote and provide top-quality standards and practices
- Supervises and reviews the work of a staff accountant to ensure accuracy and provide coaching and guidance to streamline processes
- Maintains various functions of the budget process and cost allocation schedules
- Ensures confidentiality of case information and case records; adheres to AAA's information security and data privacy policies, procedures, and practices
- Demonstrates consistent reliability, professional integrity, and accountability
- Attends on-site and in-person meetings and training sessions
- Demonstrates regular, reliable, and predictable attendance
- Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline; or equivalent experience
- 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience
- Knowledge of current FASB Accounting Standards Codification, specifically, ASC 350/360 and ASC 842 preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Strong communication and analytical skills
- Thrives in a fast paced, constantly evolving environment and easily adopts new technologies
- Thinks critically and identifies and implements process improvements
- Advanced Excel proficiency; Oracle/NetSuite preferred
- Knowledge of GAAP accounting
The American Arbitration Association is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and considers all employees and applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.