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Title: Staff Accountant (Junior)
Department/Unit: Finance/Business Affairs
FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt
Location: Alexandria, VA
Summary
Ideal position for someone looking for the next step in their accounting career and to be part of the team selecting and implementing a new accounting system. Duties include full cycle accounting and primary accounts receivables contact to include several high impact revenue streams: membership dues, accreditation fees, advertising revenue, etc. Provides support for implementation of activities in the Finance department. Assists department colleagues with carrying out efforts to meet objectives on organizational priorities with a focus on departmental contributions to all departments and units of the Association. Supports operational needs for appointed and member volunteer groups and APTA leadership. Supports preparation of compliance requirements and documents. Seeks out and supports opportunities for continuous quality improvement in department activities. Effective champion of the Association vision, mission, and brand.
Essential Functions
- Provides professional support for the implementation of work plans related to respective activities of the Finance department which align with organizational priorities and the other Association’s various departments and units.
- Prepares required departmental compliance forms as required including, when applicable and appropriate, entering accurate information for timely submission of all required forms
- Provides support of the department operations, including opportunities to advance and gain efficiencies.
- Supports the Business Affairs team in the implementation of the Association’s programs, priorities, and projects in partnership with department director and staff colleagues
- Prepares, in consultation with the Director, department level data which supports and aligns with the APTA data strategy
Staff Expectations
- Upholds and fosters team values
- Complies with all APTA policies and procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned to foster achievement of association priorities
Qualifications
- 2-3 years of accounting experience or relevant undergraduate degree
- High aptitude with numbers/accounting
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
- Must be highly organized; strong organizational skills – must be able to meet deadlines and respond to changing priorities
- Proficient in MS Office
- Highly motivated; ability to work independently as well as with teams
- Takes initiative, sets priorities, and sees projects through completion
Travel Requirements
None
How To Apply
Please send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, when submitting your application.
Principals only; no agencies; no phone calls, please. Candidates selected to participate in an interview will be contacted by Human Resources.
The American Physical Therapy Association is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
APTA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information, please visit ~~~.
APTA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and invites and welcomes applicants with diversity of experience, mindset, and skills to add value to APTA and our staff community.
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