American Heart Association Dallas , TX 75201
Posted 3 weeks ago
Overview
As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career.
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Responsibilities
The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Staff Accountant, General Ledger at our National Center office located in Dallas, TX.
Under the guidance of the GL Manager, this position is responsible for supporting National Center and Regions by performing a variety of duties related to general accounting in the daily operation, month-end, and year-end closing of accounting records. Responsible for the effective reconciliation of National Center and Affiliates bank, liability, research and balance sheet reconciliations
Monthly reconciliations for assigned entities include Bank accounts, Payroll Expense, Asset and Liabilities accounts. Timely research and resolution of reconciling items.
Verify, prepare, and enter correcting journal entries requested by various Regions and National Center staff. Provide high quality, timely customer services to internal customers.
Reconcile National Center monthly research reports, funding payment proofs, and classification of restricted and unrestricted balances, long-term and short-term liabilities. Prepares and records monthly research journal entries per research reports received.
Maintains fixed asset system for assigned entities which includes preparation of journal entries for fixed asset additions, disposals, transfers, splits and monthly depreciation. Monthly reconciliation of fixed asset ledger to general ledger.
Prepare and maintain amortization schedule of operating and capital leases for assigned entities within Lease Harbor- Apex
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Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
Minimum 2 years of experience in the related field
Experience with general ledger accounting practices, policies, and audit requirements
Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Experience with automated accounting and finance systems
Skilled in planning projects and working against deadlines to provide product
Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of Association staff
Skilled in oral and written communication
Compensation & Benefits
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The American Heart Association's 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.
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