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The collective voice of architects is essential, and our work drives positive change through the power of design.\nEach one of us at AIA is a leader committed to demonstrating our mission and values and designing a better future for our country and planet. Even in times of change, AIA's values remain constant:\nWe stand for equity and human rights\nWe stand for architecture that strengthens our communities\nWe stand for a sustainable future\nWe stand for protecting communities from the impacts of climate change\nWe stand for economic opportunity\nWe stand for investing in the future\nWe speak up, and policymakers listen\nThe American Institute of Architects, as part of the global community, is building a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the profession of architecture to create a better built environment for all. Achieving this vision has a direct impact on the relevance of the profession of architecture and the world's prosperity, health, and future.\nPosition Summary\nReporting to the Assistant Controller, the Senior Accountant is responsible for general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and accounting operations for assigned legal entities. The Senior Accountant will serve as an accounting resource with responsibility for month-end close, complex accounting transactions, fund reconciliations, financial reporting, audit support, tax compliance and application of accounting policies.\nKey Responsibilities\nCore Accounting & Month-End Close\nManage assigned areas of the monthly and annual close process.\nPrepare and review complex and non-routine journal entries.\nReview reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve accounting discrepancies.\nPerform and review balance sheet and general ledger account analyses.\nManage accruals, prepaids, intercompany activity, deferred revenue, and other significant accounting areas.\nEnsure accounting records are complete, accurate, and appropriately supported.\nSupport fixed-asset and construction-in-progress accounting, including capital project budget-to-actual reporting, contractor invoice and retainage review, application of capitalization policies to distinguish capital improvements from repairs and maintenance, and recording of placed-in-service transfers.\nPerform the year-end search for unrecorded liabilities, including review of subsequent disbursements and open invoices.\nEntity & Fund Accounting\nServe as the primary accounting resource for the Foundation and Fund.\nSupport accounting and financial reporting for the AIA and its entities.\nMaintain and reconcile restricted and unrestricted fund activity.\nAccount for contributions, releases, transfers, and other fund activity.\nPrepare and review the pledge (promises to give) aging and perform documented follow-up on past-due installments.\nMaintain the allowance for doubtful accounts methodology and provide periodic reporting on pledge collection activity.\nRecord and reconcile investment activity, including investment-related journal entries, purchases, sales, income, realized and unrealized gains/losses, and investment account reconciliations.\nReconcile investment statements to the general ledger and investigate and resolve discrepancies.\nPrepare entity and fund-level financial statements and management schedules.\nMonitor intercompany activity and ensure appropriate accounting between entities.\nFinancial Reporting, Audit & Compliance\nPrepare financial statements, account analyses, and supporting management reports.\nPrepare schedules and documentation for the annual financial statement audit and other external reporting.\nSupport the Form 990 process and other financial compliance activities.\nPrepare grant billings and reimbursement requests on a timely basis for cost-reimbursement federal awards.\nMaintain allowable-cost documentation and time-and-effort records in accordance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), and monitor annual federal expenditures against the single audit threshold.\nPrepare rolling cash flow projections, monitor available liquid assets against the Board’s liquidity policy, and track board-designated reserve balances.\nAnalyze significant account fluctuations and provide explanations for management review.\nSupport budgeting and forecasting by providing accurate accounting data and financial analysis.\nTechnical Accounting & Internal Controls\nResearch and evaluate accounting treatment for new or complex transactions.\nApply accounting policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).\nSupport development and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.\nIdentify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and systems.\nReview accounting work performed by Accounting Operations and provide guidance as appropriate.\nRevenue Accounting\nManage the monthly AR and revenue reconciliation for AIA, including reconciliation of AR subledger activity to the general ledger.\nPrepare and review AR-related journal entries, including billing, cash application, adjustments, write-offs, and other required activity.\nManage the month-end AR/revenue close process and ensure revenue and receivable balances are complete and accurate.\nReconcile revenue activity from Fonteva and other revenue systems to the general ledger.\nSupport revenue recognition and deferred revenue accounting.\nInvestigate revenue, billing, and AR discrepancies and coordinate resolution with Revenue Operations and other business partners.\nDevelop sufficient knowledge of Fonteva to provide accounting support and backup for revenue-related processes, reconciliations, and reporting.\nFrequent contacts\nRegulatory agencies (IRS, D.C. tax department)\nOutside auditors\nAIA Staff\nAIA Human Resources and Legal and Business Affairs\nBanking and Insurance Institutions\nInvestment Advisors\nArchitects & General Contractors\nQualifications\nProficient knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting.\nDemonstrated experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.\nDemonstrated proficiency in nonprofit grant and contribution accounting, including evaluation of conditions and donor restrictions under ASU 2018-08.\nProven analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to independently research accounting issues and exercise sound judgment.\nStrong Excel and financial systems skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP \nExperience with nonprofit accounting and multiple legal entities \nExperience with federal awards and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) compliance \nCPA or CPA candidate preferred.\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience; nonprofit and/or multi-entity accounting experience preferred.\nSupervisory Requirements: None\nWhat we offer\nWe offer a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our company values and workplace culture, including:\nMedical and dental\n401(k)\nFlexibility\nPaid time off\nParental Leave\nFlexible spending accounts\nIncome protection- (Life Insurance Coverage up to 2x salary) & disability plans at no cost.\nTuition and membership reimbursements\nAIA employees have access to a variety of other programs, including:\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their family members\nSmart Benefits transportation program, featuring up to $55 monthly in public transportation as well as pretax METRO parking\nComputer purchase program\nFitness club discounts\nPrepaid legal services program\nIdentity theft protection\n\nTravel Requirements: N/A\nWork Location: Work Location: Hybrid from the Washington DC metro area only (DC, MD, VA)\nThis position will periodically be required to be on-site at the AIA Headquarters in Washington D.C.\nEqual opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with 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