Staff Accountant, General Ledger - American Heart Association

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 as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.

The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Staff Accountant, General Ledger at our National Center office located in Dallas, TX. This position will work in a hybrid setting (in office 2 to 3 days a week).

Under the guidance of the General Ledger (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.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

#TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity, equity & inclusion, our focus on work-life harmonization and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued™ at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.jobs.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Review and prepare monthly prepaid entries.
• Prepare assigned regions weekly expense disbursement review.
• 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  
• Assist in external audits including preparation of work papers and analyses as needed. Assist with documenting processes and procedures.
• Upload Bi-Weekly payroll from ADP general ledger into accounting system, reconciling upload errors and preparing journal entry.
• Creates new work orders and restricted cost object requests for regions along with maintaining updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the related field Accounting/Finance
• 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 the organization
• Skilled in oral and written communication
• Skilled in using spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel

Compensation & Benefits

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package.  Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary.  That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs, based on the type of position.  
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.  As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.  HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.  The number of days will increase based on seniority level.  You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees.  This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.This position not a match with your skills?  Click here to see other opportunities.

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