Senior Accountant

American Bankers Association; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Bankers Association (ABA) is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage complex general ledger reconciliations and ensure accurate financial reporting for ABA and its subsidiaries. You will liaise with external auditors on audits and tax engagements, including federal and state filings.

You will prepare financial statements for ABA’s for-profit subsidiaries and support internal and external audits, partnering with management to maintain compliance and accuracy across reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 6-8 years of experience with 3-5 years in accounting; 2+ years in public accounting preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
• Workday and Adaptive preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Prepare supporting documentation for ABA and its subsidiaries' income tax filings and upload to the auditor's portal.
• Prepare necessary forms for excise tax and political expenditure filings.
• Schedule yearly meetings with tax counsel to understand tax changes.
• Prepare ABA and subsidiaries' (non-profit) quarterly UBIT filings.
• Prepare estimated tax payments for ABA Card Solutions and fTLD (for-profit).
• Prepare the annual financial statement for ABA Retiree Medical Plans.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements for ABA Card.
• Prepare supporting schedules and analysis supporting BankPac and other audits.
• Review monthly transactions in assigned accounts.
• Create and enter journal entries for ad hoc bank transactions.
• Other duties as assigned by business need.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Workday

Adaptive

Excel

Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Want to work for a great Organization?

The American Bankers Association is the banking industry's champion. Joining ABA makes you part of a team that:

• has Extraordinary People
• has Unmatched Scope and Scale - ABA's unparalleled information and services keep members current, knowledgeable and prepared.
• is Impact-Driven - ABA has a proven record of bringing about positive change for our members and the industry. We take action and achieve results.

Plus competitive pay, an outstanding benefits package, a convenient DC location, a professional collegial work environment and an opportunity to work on issues of national significance equals a winning combination!

Employer of Choice: ABA is recognized with a 2025 Great Company Culture Award and 2025 Great Place to Work designation!

Click Here to review ABA's holistic approach to Benefits and Total Rewards. (https://www.aba.com/about-us/work-at-aba/benefits)

Job Description

Working closely with the Accounting Operations team, the Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing complex general ledger account reconciliations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. This role supports external audits for the American Bankers Association and its affiliated entities, serving as a key liaison with external auditors on audit and tax engagements, including federal and state tax filings for ABA and its subsidiaries.

The Senior Accountant also prepares financial statements for ABA's for-profit subsidiaries, partnering with senior management to ensure accurate reporting and compliance. Additionally, this position provides ongoing support for external audits across ABA and affiliated entities and assists with various accounting, reporting, and compliance initiatives as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare supporting documentation for ABA and its subsidiaries' income tax filings (Federal Form 990, 990T, 1065 and 1120 and various state forms) and upload to the auditor's portal.
• Prepare necessary forms for excise tax and political expenditure filings.
• Schedule yearly meetings with tax counsel to understand all appropriate tax and related regulatory changes.
• Prepare ABA and its subsidiaries' (non-profit) quarterly UBIT filings.
• Prepare the estimated tax payments for ABA Card Solutions and fTLD (for-profit), including foreign withholding.
• Prepare the annual financial statement for ABA Retiree Medical Plans.
• Prepare the monthly and annual financial statements for ABA Card.
• Prepare supporting schedules and analysis supporting BankPac and other audits.
• Review monthly transactions in assigned accounts.
• Create and enter journal entries (ad hoc bank transactions) as required.
• Other duties as assigned by business need.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 6-8 years of experience required with 3-5 years of experience in accounting; 2+ years of public accounting experience preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting required.
• Knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of Workday and Adaptive preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to multi-task and manage time wisely.
• Able to think strategically.
• Able to express complex issues logically and concisely.

Salary target for role

$95,000.00 - $105,000.00

Salary Band Range

$70,905.00 - $99,300.00 - $127,695.00

American Bankers Association (ABA) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, personal appearance, political affiliation, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The American Bankers Association is the voice of America's banks-the small, midsize, regional and large banks that together employ more than 2 million women and men and help drive America's economy.

Please join us and become a part of a rapidly transforming industry that drives growth and innovation at home and around the world.