Staff Accountant

The following describes the various aspects of the designated job. Some or all of these aspects may be changed over time, with or without notice, at the sole discretion of the ACGME.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States (US) on a full-time basis. The ACGME will not provide employment sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B Visa or other US employment authorization

JOB OVERVIEW

The Staff Accountant performs recurring accounting activities that support an accurate, timely, and well-documented financial close for the ACGME and ACGME International. The position prepares journal entries, account reconciliations, schedules, and audit support; assists with fixed assets, prepaid expenses, cash, and other assigned accounts; and provides cross-training and back-up coverage across the Accounting team. The Staff Accountant also supports data validation, testing, and process documentation for Workday Financials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare recurring journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for assigned general ledger accounts.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities in accordance with the approved close calendar.
• Maintain assigned accounting records for cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, depreciation, accruals, receivables, and other areas as assigned.
• Research and resolve reconciling items and escalate unusual or aged items to the Accounting Manager.
• Assist with ACGME-I accounting, intercompany activity, and supporting schedules as assigned.
• Prepare audit schedules, retrieve supporting documentation, and respond to assigned audit requests.
• Perform accounting work in accordance with approved policies, procedures, and internal controls, and retain required documentation.
• Support fixed asset additions, retirements, transfers, existence reviews, and capitalized software accounting.
• Participate in Workday data validation, user testing, conversion reconciliation, issue resolution, and post-go-live stabilization.
• Maintain current procedures for assigned responsibilities and cross-train as a back-up for other accounting processes.
• Identify recurring errors, inefficiencies, or manual workarounds and recommend practical improvements.
• Provide responsive accounting support to Finance colleagues and other departments.

• Other duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Two years of professional accounting experience.
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations and supporting a monthly close.
• Working knowledge of accrual accounting, financial statements, and US generally accepted accounting principles.
• Experience using a general ledger or ERP system.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Preferred

• Three to five years of accounting experience.
• CPA candidate, CMA candidate, or interest in pursuing a professional accounting credential.
• Experience in a non-profit, health care, education, accreditation, association, or public accounting environment.
• Experience with Workday Financials or another cloud-based ERP.
• Experience with fixed assets, capitalized software, leases, investments, deferred revenue, multiple entities, or audit preparation.
• Experience participating in an ERP implementation or financial data conversion.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL SETS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and close processes.
• Ability to analyze account activity, identify differences, and follow issues through resolution.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, documentation, and deadlines.
• Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly and work independently within established standards.
• Ability to collaborate effectively, share knowledge, and provide cross-trained back-up coverage.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and financial systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, communicate clearly, and build effective working relationships across Finance and the organization.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to set priorities, manage multiple deadlines, and follow through on commitments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to accuracy, documentation, and presentation.
• Demonstrated discretion and professionalism in handling confidential financial and personnel matters.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

• This position is based in a typical office environment with no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.  
• Most of the work performed is normally done in the ACGME office and/or home office with the typical physical demands of an office environment. This is a hybrid position, where the work will be performed in the ACGME office and/or home office. Currently, the ACGME expects all staff members to work in the office two days per week. This schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the ACGME.

The ACGME is an Equal Opportunity Employer.