Senior Accountant

The National Association of Counties (NACo), representing America’s 3,069 county governments with 40,000 elected officials, 3.6 million county employees and more than $660 billion in annual community-based investments, seeks a Senior Accountant.

Under the direction of the Controller, this position performs supervisory work involving day to day supervision of accounting technicians. Ensures proper maintenance and recording of all A/R and A/P financial data. Prepares journal entries and reviews accounting classifications assigned to various records.

Objectives of this role:

• Be impeccable steward of the association’s assets
• Achieve optimal financial health and performance across the association through a ONE NACo mindset

Position Responsibilities and Activities:

• Compute and record annual deferred benefits for employee and employer match contributions as part of 401k audit
• Review and reconcile monthly investment portfolio
• Review bi-weekly payroll and upload reconciled payroll entries in accounting system
• Cross check automated debit by payroll company
• Reconcile 401k contribution and transfers
• Reconcile and record Fixed Assets and work in progress reconciliation
• Review and manage monthly checklist of financial tasks for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Prepare and record monthly journal entries for close- includes recurring and nonrecurring Journal entries each month.
• Monitor bank transaction for 7 banks- making sure these are recorded correctly by entity/company.
• Record automated payments in system.
• Assist with sub tenant’s billings/ copier reports/postage reports.
• Assist other staff with workload-Concur (credit card and staff Reimbusments) and D365(Deposit for event and conference registration and Membership dues).
• Assist with annual audit-pull backup, prepare audit recons.
• Working knowledge of leases and sub leases as per ASC 842 rulings.

• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, accounting or related field
• Advance Excel formulas and large volume of data analysis
• Knowledge of GAAP and FASB rules for audit and compliance
• Knowledge of IRS rules for payroll
• Proficient with accounting software and experience with a software system implementation
• Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work closely with senior management, as well as mentor/lead other team members
• Outstanding analytical and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work schedule is available, with minimum requirement of 3 days in the office to collaborate
• Occasional travel is required for attendance at NACo conferences

Application Procedures:

Persons interested in this position should submit a resume with salary requirements to: resumes@naco.org

Why Work a NACo:

Our vision is healthy, safe, and vibrant counties across America. Counties play an integral part of the intergovernmental responsibilities among federal, state, local and tribal government officials. We are guided by the belief that stronger counties result in a stronger America.

NACo is committed to fostering a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our jobs are open to all applications regardless of race, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Teammates of NACo enjoy a fun and challenging environment with a wide range of competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance; generous paid leave and federal holidays; transportation subsidy; tuition assistance; 401(k) match, pension plans, group life insurance, voluntary payroll deductions for pet insurance and credit union membership, and short/long term disability coverage including applicable parental leave.

We are passionate about advancing excellence in public service to help people and places thrive across America. We embrace and respect our diversity of experience, heritage, and thought and strive to cultivate an equitable workplace. As outlined in our Values and NACo Norms below, we pursue our mission through a ONE NACo mindset of genuine care, empathy, and respect for each other, our partners, and our members.

Join us as we advance excellence in public service to help our local counties and communities thrive.