Senior Accountant

American Bankers Association; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

American Bankers Association (ABA) seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee complex general ledger reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial reporting. You will liaise with external auditors on audits and tax engagements for ABA and affiliates.

Responsibilities include tax filings for federal/state forms, quarterly UBIT, and annual financial statements for various ABA entities. Collaboration with senior management is essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 6-8 years of experience in accounting; 2+ years in public accounting preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting required.
• Knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
• Workday and Adaptive experience preferred; strong MS Office skills.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare tax filings for Federal Form 990, 990T, 1065 and 1120 and state forms.
• Prepare forms for excise tax and political expenditure filings.
• Schedule yearly meetings with tax counsel to understand changes.
• Prepare quarterly UBIT filings for ABA and subsidiaries (non-profit).
• Prepare estimated tax payments for ABA Card Solutions and fTLD, including foreign withholding.
• Prepare annual financial statements for ABA Retiree Medical Plans and monthly/annual statements for ABA Card.
• Prepare supporting schedules for BankPac audits and other audits.
• Review monthly transactions in assigned accounts and enter journal entries.

Conocimientos

GAAP knowledge

Tax knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Herramientas

Workday

Adaptive

MS Excel

MS Word

Adobe Acrobat

Descripción del empleo

Want to work for a great Organization?

Joining ABA makes you part of a team that:

• has Extraordinary People
• ABA experts are the 'go to' sources for bankers, policy makers and the media for credible information and insights for the banking industry.

Employer of Choice:

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

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.

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