Senior Accountant - Winnetka, United States - College of American Pathologists

Description

Who we are? As the world's largest organization of board-certified pathologists and leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide.

Our Culture

• CAP employees make a meaningful difference by partnering with colleagues customers and members on challenging and rewarding work
• CAP provides its employees with an energetic and collaborative work environment and encourage opportunities to further develop their skills—offering reimbursement for educational programs and participation in events that enhance your skills
• We offer a generous compensation and benefits package, 401K, and more

Brief Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for:

• Applying generally accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information.
• Possesses a solid understanding of not-for-profit accounting principles.
• Reconcile balance sheet account as assigned.
• Proficient in leadership competencies related to leading self.

Specific Duties

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Monthly analysis, journal entries, and reconciliation of various revenue/expense and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules including financial statements and disclosures for the Foundation.
• Assist with the generation of information for outside accounting firm in preparation of the annual 990-T returns for the Foundation.
• Manage the monthly closing of the Foundation books.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills Required/Preferred

Personal:

• Must be well organized.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.

Professional:

• Knowledge of standard financial concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Must be able to meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to succeed with managing change in a complex organization.

Technical:

• Proficient in Microsoft products
• Experience preferred with Microsoft Dynamics D365

Education/Experience
Education

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance.

Experience

• At least 3-5 years financial related work experience.

"The College of American Pathologists requires all new hires in customer-facing roles to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. If you are unsure whether this position is customer-facing, please inquire with Human Resources. As required by applicable law, The College of American Pathologists will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations."

Equal Opportunity Employer The CAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, ancestry, disability or genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, order of protection status, homelessness, or any other characteristic protected by federal law and the applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
Family and Medical Leave Act Equal Employment Opportunity Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Job Details
Job Family Operations
Pay Type Salary
Travel Required No