Associations International

Senior Accounting Manager

Associations International

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Lexington • Kentucky • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Own and manage the monthly close process for assigned nonprofit clients.
  • Prepare and review GAAP-compliant nonprofit financial statements and variance analyses.
  • Conduct comprehensive general ledger review including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Prepare board-ready financial packages and present financial results to Boards and Finance Committees.
  • Serve as subject-matter expert on nonprofit accounting standards and compliance requirements.
  • Coordinate annual audits and support tax filings, including Form 990 preparation support.
  • Review work performed by accounting staff and provide coaching, guidance, and technical oversight.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen efficiency and internal controls.
  • Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Corporate Controller or CFO.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA license preferred.
  • Seven to ten years of progressive accounting experience, including nonprofit accounting.
  • Demonstrated ownership of month-end close and financial statement preparation.
  • Experience communicating financial information to Boards, executives, or audit partners.
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with Great Plains and NetForum preferred.
  • Strong judgment, attention to detail, and professional communication skills.
  • Ability to be proactive, curious, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrate the highest level of ethical behavior.
  • Remain flexible in order to adapt to changes in the work environment.
  • Excellent time-management, problem-prevention, and problem-solving skills.
  • Work accurately with close attention to detail.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Work effectively, professionally, and tactfully with AI’s workforce, team leaders, senior staff, and outside companies.
  • Position may require extended hours including evenings and weekends, travel to multiple work sites, and occasional out-of-town travel.
Benefits
  • Medical, company-paid dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Holidays, vacation, sick leave, floating holidays, and paid company shutdown.
  • Hybrid and in-office schedules available.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
GAAPfinancial statement preparationgeneral ledger reviewjournal entriesbalance sheet reconciliationsbudgetingforecastingmonth-end closetax filingsForm 990 preparation
Soft Skills
attention to detailprofessional communicationjudgmentproactivecurioustime-managementproblem-solvingflexibilityethical behaviorcoaching
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingCPA license