Position Title: Accountant and Facilities Administrator (Hybrid Role)
Department: Finance
Reports to: Controller
About the Organization
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is the largest specialty nursing organization in the world, representing the interests of more than 550,000 nurses who are charged with caring for acutely and critically ill patients. AACN is dedicated to creating a healthcare system driven by the needs of patients and families where acute and critical care nurses make their optimal contribution. Visit us online at http://www.aacn.org.
AACN is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any person employed by or seeking employment with AACN on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex and gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), ancestry, national origin, age (40 or older), disability (mental and physical), military or veteran status, marital status, medical condition, or genetic information and any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.
Position Purpose
The Accountant and Facilities Administrator is responsible for performing and overseeing assigned accounting functions, facilities operations, and financial activities and initiatives that support organizational objectives. Working closely with the CFO and Controller, this position applies accounting principles and exercises independent judgment in analyzing property accounting, Chapter financial processes, managing facilities-related activities, and evaluating operational needs. The role serves as a key liaison among Finance, Property Management, Chapter leadership, and internal departments to ensure accurate financial reporting, efficient facilities operations, and ongoing process improvements and operational effectiveness.
Main Accountabilities
Accounting and Financial Reporting
- Analyzes and reviews accounting transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established accounting principles, organizational policies, and internal controls.
- Maintains the Association's fixed asset records, including acquisitions, disposals, depreciation, and amortization schedules, while evaluating asset activity for accuracy and appropriate accounting treatment.
- Prepares monthly depreciation and amortization journal entries and reconciles, analyzes, and resolves variances within related subledgers and the general ledger.
- Manages the month-end close activities for AACN Property Holdings, including preparation, review, analysis, and documentation of journal entries and financial reporting.
- Reconciles and reviews mortgage accounts, interest accruals, property insurance, and personal property taxes, identifying discrepancies and determining appropriate resolution.
- Reconciles Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Spending Account (HSA) activity, prepares related journal entries, and reviews transactions for accuracy and compliance with applicable requirements.
- Partners with Payroll to ensure accurate recording of FSA and HSA contributions and reimbursements, troubleshooting discrepancies and supporting accurate financial reporting.
- Manages and analyzes advertising revenue accounting with the Association's publishing partner, including accounts receivable tracking, deferred revenue schedules, invoice monitoring, and payment reconciliation.
Facilities Administration
- Manages facilities operations and related financial activities in accordance with organizational objectives, budgetary guidelines, and established policies.
- Oversees day-to-day facilities operations in partnership with the property management company, evaluating operational needs, coordinating solutions, and ensuring effective service delivery.
- Leads the planning, coordination, and execution of facilities projects, monitoring scope, timelines, budgets, and outcomes to support successful project completion.
- Develops, monitors, and updates facilities budgets and forecasts, analyzing financial impacts and identifying trends.
- Manages workspace assignments and facility requests while collaborating with Property Management, Human Resources, Information Technology, and other departments.
- Oversees Chapter financial administration activities to support departmental and organizational goals and objectives while ensuring alignment with established financial policies and reporting requirements.
- Manages the collection, review, analysis, and evaluation of Chapter financial information to ensure timely receipt, accuracy, completeness, and appropriate financial reporting practices.
- Monitors compliance with financial reporting deadlines, evaluates outstanding requirements or reporting issues, and collaborates with Chapter officers to resolve discrepancies and implement appropriate solutions.
- Facilitates monthly meetings between Chapters and Finance teams to review financial performance, reporting trends, financial activity, projects, and emerging issues requiring attention or follow-up.
- Reviews Chapter financial reconciliation status, analyzes trends and variances, identifies issues, and recommends process improvements to strengthen financial reporting, accuracy, and internal controls.
- Provides financial guidance, training, and support to incoming Chapter Treasurers regarding accounting responsibilities, financial reporting requirements, and application of organizational policies and procedures.
Budgeting and Financial Analysis
- Supports organizational budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities by preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial information, reports, and decision-support materials.
- Contributes to the development of annual budgets and Board presentations through the compilation, analysis, and interpretation of financial data.
- Prepares and analyzes financial summaries, dashboards, reports, graphs, and presentations for the Board of Directors, Strategic Council, and leadership to support informed business decisions
- Develops and delivers financial and operational communications through presentations, webinars, videos, and other communication materials as needed.
- Leads or participates in special projects and organizational initiatives as assigned, applying accounting knowledge and professional judgment to support business objectives.
- Upholds the organization’s talent philosophy and values.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills Required
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage assigned responsibilities while exercising sound judgment, discretion, and professional decision-making.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate financial information to diverse audiences.
- Ability to coordinate multiple concurrent finance and facilities initiatives by establishing priorities, managing timelines, monitoring progress, and proactively resolving issues.
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate information, identify issues, develop recommendations, and support effective business solutions.
- Ability to interpret policies, analyze financial information, and provide guidance and consultation to management and internal stakeholders within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while exercising independent judgment, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and financial controls.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and ERP/accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains), Dynamics Budgets, and netForum.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or other related field preferred
- Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting, finance, facilities administration, property management, or related experience.
- Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously while exercising sound judgment and meeting established objectives, or related experience.
- Experience with facilities administration, property management, vendor coordination, or related operational support preferred.Experience working with accounting systems, financial records, reconciliations, and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace applications preferred.
This is a hybrid role. Ability to travel occasionally is required.
Total Compensation
The target pay range for this role is $62,366 - $77,958
In addition to the salary range listed, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at AACN even more rewarding. Benefits include generous paid time off, low-cost health plans for medical and mental health services, dental, and vision, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, a variety of other benefits, and retirement savings program with employer matching and additional company contribution. AACN is committed to a people-centered culture of workplace excellence and belonging, and offers various alternative and flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance for our team members.