General Ledger Accountant

14 hours ago

Alexandria VA United States American Society of Clinical Oncology Full time

Are you interested in making a world of difference in cancer care?

Cancer strikes more than 10 million people worldwide each year. As the leading medical society representing doctors who care for people with cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is committed to conquering cancer through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality, equitable patient care.

Who we are:
ASCO is a flexible, high-performance membership organization where employees collaborate to support our mission through evidence, care, and impact. Together with Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, we foster a culture that prioritizes customer-centricity, emphasizes teamwork, commits to quality, and values inclusion. Our culture, ASCO Works - Our Way of Working, has long enabled workplace flexibility and embraced technology to help us achieve balance.

ASCO offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, and opportunities to participate in professional development programs. To learn what it's like to work at ASCO, click here.

Who we are looking for:

Are you an accountant with a passion for ensuring compliance with financial standards in nonprofit organizations? If so, we are looking for a General Ledger Accountant to support our monthly general ledger closing activities and year-end audit procedures. Remote candidates welcome or primary location in Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with monthly and year-end close process including assigned journal entries, account review and reconciliations.
  • Prepare assigned general ledger account reconciliations and journal entries and ensure accuracy of trial balance at close.
  • Proactively work with other staff members to identify and resolve open items, errors and discrepancies.
  • Assist with preparing schedules for external audits and providing necessary documentation and explanations.
  • Assist with calculations and gathering of support for audit.
  • Assist with preparing accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP and internal requirements.
  • Understand and apply the accounting and reporting rules for not-for-profit entities and stay current with new developments.
  • Analyze assigned account activity, maintain open item lists and resolve issues timely.
  • Understand system configurations, monitor automated processes and auto rules for proper execution and appropriate accounting.
  • Assist with variance analysis to support the financial planning processes of the organization.
  • Analyze operational changes in day-to-day finance processes and ensure internal processes and procedures are revised, documented and optimized.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, suggest recommendations, and implement improvements.
  • Collaborate with departments and Finance functional divisions to meet organizational needs, enhance high performance, and ensure quality customer service in developing and implementing ASCO's financial systems, data quality, compliance, and reporting.
  • Cross training in other accounting functions and responsibilities is required.
  • Perform other related duties and special projects as needed.

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field or equivalent years of experience.
  • 2 - 3 years of relevant experience with general ledger accounting or related field.
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Proficiency in Excel for data analysis, modeling, and financial reporting.

Preferred Education and Experience

  • 3+ years professional accounting experience.
  • Experience with state-of-the-art financial management systems, such as Oracle Cloud ERP.
  • Experience with cash management and bank reconciliation functions.

Competencies

  • Strong commitment and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, and ability to work well independently.
  • Strong time management skills with ability to handle conflicting priorities, meet deadlines, and prioritize.
  • Ability to closely follow processes in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to track, monitor, and complete outstanding items to closure.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, escalate matters timely, and recognize when additional support is required.
  • Strong customer service orientation.

Work Environment

Fast-paced office environment.

ADA/Physical Requirements

Extended periods seated or standing at a desk.

High use of computer and other office technology equipment.

Travel

No travel required. If position is remote, may be required to attend meetings at headquarters on a quarterly basis.

Generous Benefits Package:

  • Hybrid Work Environment
  • Open Leave Policy
  • Paid Family Leave
  • 13 Paid Holidays per Calendar Year
  • Staff Appreciation Days
  • 401(k): 7.5% Employer Contribution
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Fertility and Family Forming
  • Healthcare Concierge
  • Flexible Spending Account(s)
  • Healthcare Savings Account
  • Disability and Life Insurance

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

At ASCO, our goal is to foster and encourage a diversity of thought, experience, and background in our workplace. Our organization's culture is multi-dimensional, and we encourage our employees to leverage their unique perspectives and ideas.

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