Senior Accountant

Join a team of proud, passionate, and caring people that together share their diverse talents and backgrounds to serve our members and grow the game of golf. Being at the PGA of America means you are supported, respected, and appreciated for your contributions.

The Senior Accountant provides comprehensive accounting and financial support to PGA of America Section offices by maintaining accurate and complete general ledger records, managing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, preparing financial statements and management reports, and supporting budget planning and variance analysis. Serving as a trusted financial partner to Section Executive Directors and staff, this role provides guidance on accounting policies, financial procedures, reporting, and internal controls; leads the onboarding of new Sections into the Section Financial Program; trains Section Accountants; supports process improvement initiatives; and serves as the primary backup for assigned Sections.

RESPONSIBILITIES (Specific areas of responsibility include but are not limited to):

• Responsible for the monthly financial close by preparing account reconciliations, submitting journal entries and working with Sections to obtain relevant information.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for assigned PGA of America Section offices.
• Track fixed assets and review depreciation schedules.
• Serve as a financial resource and business partner to Section Executive Directors and staff.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, management reports, and other financial analyses.
• Review financial statements with Section Executive Directors and explain trends, variances, and opportunities for corrective action.
• Work with accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure processing is timely and accurate.
• Train and coach Section staff on accounting processes, policies, procedures, and financial reporting tools.
• Assist Sections with the preparation, review, and monitoring of annual operating budgets.
• Support the onboarding and implementation of new Sections entering the Section Financial Program.
• Lead or contribute to special projects, departmental initiatives, and cross-functional process improvements.
• Serve as the primary backup for assigned Sections and provide coverage during staff absences or periods of increased activity.
• Bring forward ideas that enhance efficiency, consistency, service delivery, and the overall Section experience.
• Develop and implement methodologies to improve the tracking, analysis, and reporting of financial and performance metrics.
• Proactively identify issues, recommend solutions, and add value to the department, colleagues, and Section offices.

INCLUSION:

Contribute to a respectful and inclusive team environment by welcoming and respecting others’ beliefs, backgrounds, identities, abilities, and individuality to help ensure a supportive and engaging experience for Association Members, partners, customers, and guests. PGA of America respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and thrive.

SHARED VALUES:

Embodies the organization's shared values and helps ensure the organization's values-based culture thrives by proactively identifying and addressing any shared values, challenges and opportunities you are experiencing.

SUPERVISION:

No supervisory responsibilities.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

No financial responsibility.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in Accounting or Finance.
• Five (5) years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger experience.
• Strong knowledge of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Workday Financials experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting multiple entities, departments, or business units is preferred.
• Google Suite experience is preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Must have knowledge of accounting principles, practices, financial reporting, and financial information systems. Must have the ability to apply strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills when interpreting accounting policies, regulations, and related guidance. Must have the ability to maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive financial and organizational information. Must have the ability to provide effective financial support to three to four PGA of America Sections while managing competing priorities and deadlines. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to explain financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Working knowledge of Gmail, Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Docs. Basic fluency in artificial intelligence (AI) tools and concepts. This includes using AI to enhance business operations and drive innovation, enabling us to better serve our Members and stakeholders.

Ability to travel up to 15%.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

PGA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, to ensure full equality of opportunity in all operations and activities of the organization, every staff member employed by the PGA shall be selected under fair employment procedures that provide equal employment opportunities to all people. DFWP.