Senior Staff Accountant

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Maryland
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Published 1 month ago by Association for Financial Professionals
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Bethesda, Maryland, United States
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Who we are:
Awarded with the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM) When Work Works award, AFP offers a flexible and business casual work environment with competitive base salary and generous incentive compensation plan. Plus, our substantial benefit package includes vacation, sick, personal, holiday and volunteer leave, medical, dental and vision health insurance, 401K plan with employer match and flexible work schedules.

AFP core values are focused on fostering successful, growth-oriented people. That's why we value critical thinking and deliberative discussion conducted in a respectful manner and cross-functional collaboration to achieve AFP goals. With over 70% of our employees promoted to their current position, there is ample opportunity for upward mobility within the organization.

Senior Accountant

A Typical Week May Look Like This…

Prepare and reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts including Fixed Assets, Investments, Accrued Liabilities, Payroll, recording journal entries, and supporting the monthly close processes.
Manage the accounts payable cycle, including invoice and expense report review and approvals, inputting expense vouchers into Great Plains, Concur reporting, payment processing (checks, ACH, wires), and vendor issue resolution.
Process payroll changes and oversee bi-weekly payroll in coordination with HR, including audits, ADP submissions, and retirement/HSA contribution reporting.
Monitors the daily compliance with federal and state regulations including W-2 and 1099 reporting, state property tax filings, and escheatment requirements.
Support the annual audit by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation; participate in internal control and process improvement initiatives.
Maintain documentation of financial workflows and contribute to the development of new procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency of the financial reporting function.
Directly work with and assist the Controller and CFO in tasks such as budgeting, financial reporting, and financial system conversions for the Association.
Is This You?

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with 5 years of experience in a staff accountant role or 1 year in a senior accountant role. CPA candidate preferred.
A strong problem solver, fast learner, and hardworking individual who can maintain multiple different priorities.
An adaptable person who is highly collaborative and fosters strong teamwork.
Ability to collaborate in a virtual environment and enjoys a challenge in a fast-paced workplace.
Experience with systems such as Great Plains, Concur, ADP, and Sage Intacct.
This is Us!

We are a collaborative team of individuals who are hardworking and entrepreneurial.
We take ownership in how our specific role drives the organization's success.
We are intellectually curious and have a strong ability to adapt to change.
We work autonomously and in cross functional teams and are dedicated to demonstrating extraordinary results at a fast pace.
AFP offers:
A collegial, casual and virtual work environment.
Competitive base salary + incentive compensation plan.
Great career growth.
Superb benefits plan, including a generous vacation/sick/holiday leave policy, medical, dental and vision health insurance, 401K plan with employer match and flexible schedules.
"When Work Works" award by the Society for Human Resource Management for our flexible workplace.
AFP CORE VALUES

We exist for the success of the corporate finance professional and seek candidates who embody our AFP Core Values:

We always strive to be better.
We listen, we speak up, we smash silos.
We are courageous.
We are all in it together. Read more

Published on 2025/09/10. Modified on 2025/09/10.

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Full job description
Who we are:
Awarded with the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM) When Work Works award, AFP offers a flexible and business casual work environment with competitive base salary and generous incentive compensation plan. Plus, our substantial benefit package includes vacation, sick, personal, holiday and volunteer leave, medical, dental and vision health insurance, 401K plan with employer match and flexible work schedules.

AFP core values are focused on fostering successful, growth-oriented people. That's why we value critical thinking and deliberative discussion conducted in a respectful manner and cross-functional collaboration to achieve AFP goals. With over 70% of our employees promoted to their current position, there is ample opportunity for upward mobility within the organization.

Senior Accountant

A Typical Week May Look Like This…

Prepare and reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts including Fixed Assets, Investments, Accrued Liabilities, Payroll, recording journal entries, and supporting the monthly close processes.
Manage the accounts payable cycle, including invoice and expense report review and approvals, inputting expense vouchers into Great Plains, Concur reporting, payment processing (checks, ACH, wires), and vendor issue resolution.
Process payroll changes and oversee bi-weekly payroll in coordination with HR, including audits, ADP submissions, and retirement/HSA contribution reporting.
Monitors the daily compliance with federal and state regulations including W-2 and 1099 reporting, state property tax filings, and escheatment requirements.
Support the annual audit by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation; participate in internal control and process improvement initiatives.
Maintain documentation of financial workflows and contribute to the development of new procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency of the financial reporting function.
Directly work with and assist the Controller and CFO in tasks such as budgeting, financial reporting, and financial system conversions for the Association.
Is This You?

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with 5 years of experience in a staff accountant role or 1 year in a senior accountant role. CPA candidate preferred.
A strong problem solver, fast learner, and hardworking individual who can maintain multiple different priorities.
An adaptable person who is highly collaborative and fosters strong teamwork.
Ability to collaborate in a virtual environment and enjoys a challenge in a fast-paced workplace.
Experience with systems such as Great Plains, Concur, ADP, and Sage Intacct.
This is Us!

We are a collaborative team of individuals who are hardworking and entrepreneurial.
We take ownership in how our specific role drives the organization's success.
We are intellectually curious and have a strong ability to adapt to change.
We work autonomously and in cross functional teams and are dedicated to demonstrating extraordinary results at a fast pace.
AFP offers:
A collegial, casual and virtual work environment.
Competitive base salary + incentive compensation plan.
Great career growth.
Superb benefits plan, including a generous vacation/sick/holiday leave policy, medical, dental and vision health insurance, 401K plan with employer match and flexible schedules.
"When Work Works" award by the Society for Human Resource Management for our flexible workplace.
AFP CORE VALUES

We exist for the success of the corporate finance professional and seek candidates who embody our AFP Core Values:

We always strive to be better.
We listen, we speak up, we smash silos.
We are courageous.
We are all in it together.
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