Manager, Accounting

OATS; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AARP is seeking a Manager of Accounting to lead month-end close, revenue recognition, billing, and reconciliations, ensuring GAAP compliance. The role oversees accounting staff, prepares financial statements, and supports audits while driving process improvements and robust reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA, 5+ years of supervisory experience, and familiarity with ERP systems (PeopleSoft or Oracle).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA is required or preferred.
• Experience managing accounting operations including month-end close and financial reporting.
• Experience leading and developing professional accounting staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversees preparation and consolidation of financial statements.
• Responds to inquiries from internal clients and resolves discrepancies.
• Ensures GAAP compliance and regulatory requirements in financial applications.
• Supervises journal entries, reconciliations, and related work products.
• Acts as liaison with internal clients to communicate financial policies.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP

Financial reporting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

PeopleSoft

Oracle ERP

Job description

Overview

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin.

The Controller's Office is responsible for AARP's enterprise-wide accounting activities. This includes maintaining internal controls; compliance with federal, state, and other legal reporting requirements; grants management; revenue recognition; general ledger activity; accounts payable/receivable; payroll; tax; and procurement functions to include managing strategic outsourcing, contract negotiation and supplier management.

Manager, Accounting ensures the organization’s accounting and financial data is accurate and in compliance with applicable accounting and regulatory standards. This role oversees month-end close, revenue recognition, billing, collections, cash receipts, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and audit support while ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable regulatory requirements. In partnership with internal stakeholders and business partners, the Manager provides financial expertise, ensures the integrity of financial data, and drives process improvements. This position plays a critical role in the preparation of audited financial statements, the management of significant revenue streams, and the continuous enhancement of accounting processes, controls, and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages the preparation and consolidation of financial statements.
• Responds to inquiries from internal clients and researches and resolves concerns and/or discrepancies.
• Ensures financial applications are compliant with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other regulatory requirements.
• Supervises and reviews journal entries, reconciliations, and other work products generated by accountants.
• Serves as liaison with internal clients to gather and distribute financial information and ensure clients understand financial policies and the importance of compliance therewith.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA (Certified Public Accountant).
• Experience managing accounting operations, including transaction processing, month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and compliance with internal accounting policies and GAAP.
• Experience leading and developing professional accounting staff, including goal setting, work assignment, coaching, performance feedback, and talent development.
• Experience supporting year-end financial audit, including preparing financial statements and disclosures that comply with GAAP.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Preferred

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in an accounting department. 2+ years of public accounting experience.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Peoplesoft or Oracle and financial reporting tools.
• Experience evaluating complex revenue contracts and applying ASC 606 guidance to determine proper accounting treatment.

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Additional Requirements

• Regular and reliable job attendance.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships.
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions.
• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise.

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Hybrid Work Environment

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation and Benefits

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.