Corporate Accountant 2

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The American Academy of Family Physicians and its chapters proudly represent more than 124,500 family physician, resident, and medical student members. Family physicians play a critical role in improving the health of patients, families, and communities across the United States. 

The AAFP is committed to helping family physicians improve the health of Americans by advancing the specialty of family medicine, saving members time, and maximizing the value of membership. Our focus every day is to help family physicians spend more time doing what they do best: providing quality and cost-effective patient care. The AAFP delivers value to its members through each of its strategic priorities.

Summary

Hours: Monday-Friday (Hybrid)
Additional hours as required
Travel: Possible 2 days per year

Job Description

When you join the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), you are at the center of transforming health care. You are on the leading edge of ensuring family doctors have what they need to adapt, and you are part of a legacy that has been instrumental in improving and advocating for family medicine since 1947. Make an impact that matters. Be Team AAFP.       

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Corporate Accountant II performs general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and other monthly and annual close activities for the American Academy of Family Physicians, its subsidiaries and related organizations. The position performs accounting related to contracts, service agreements, leases, revenue and related billing, fixed assets, and capital equipment. The position also supports multistate sales and use tax, property tax, audits, budgets, and other state and local compliance activities. This role applies GAAP and identifies opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, reporting, internal controls, and efficiency through AAFP-approved technology and automation.

This role is well suited to a curious problem-solver who takes initiative, brings a solid accounting foundation, and is comfortable learning AAFP’s systems, chart of accounts, and processes. The position works both independently and collaboratively, adapts readily to evolving standards, systems, and technologies, and is hands-on across a variety of accounting functions. The incumbent will also fulfill other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of General ledger accounting and account reconciliation experience
• Working knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition principles
• Ability to review and interpret contracts, leases, and related financial information
• Strong analytical, quantitative, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and an accounting or ERP system
• Ability to independently perform assigned accounting activities, apply established accounting guidance, identify unusual or complex matters, and recommend or escalate matters requiring additional review.
• Strong written and verbal communication, customer service skills, discretion with confidential information, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively and adapt as accounting standards, systems, and technologies evolve. Willingness and ability to use AAFP-approved AI and automation tools in accordance with applicable governance, security, and internal control standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or through equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with lease accounting, fixed assets, multistate sales and use tax, or contract and revenue accounting; experience with Workday Financials or a comparable ERP; and experience supporting system improvements or automation.

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