Sr Accounting Specialist (hourly)

AACSB; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement stipend

Tuition reimbursement

Gym allowance

Generous time off

Job summary

AACSB, the world’s standard-setting body for business education, seeks a Senior Accounting Specialist to join the Accounting Department in a hands-on role. You will support general ledger activity, month-end close tasks, tax preparation, and billing support with strong accuracy and collaborative teamwork.

The role emphasizes execution, documentation, and adherence to GAAP, working within established processes and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience with reconciliations and journal entries.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Proficient in MS 365 applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, deferrals, and reclassifications; review GL activity for accuracy.
• Complete account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and assist with month-end close and reporting.
• Prepare revenue schedules and deferred revenue entries under established policies.
• Monitor prepaid expenses and maintain fixed asset schedules.
• Process cash activity, ACH and wire transactions; assist with bank and card reconciliations.
• Maintain accounting procedures and serve as a resource on processes and best practices.
• Assist with tax documentation and filings (1099, W8, W9, 990, FBAR).
• Assist with system testing and data validation during implementations; identify process improvements.
• Support resolution of member billing discrepancies with the billing team.
• Perform duties in line with AACSB International’s Mission and Values.

Skills

Account reconciliations

Journal entries

GAAP knowledge

Excel (MS 365)

Verbal & written communication

Analytical skills

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

AACSB is the world’s standard-setting body for business education, providing quality assurance (accreditation), insights and thought leadership, and transformative learning (e.g., conferences, seminars, and digital learning) to over 2,000 member organizations and more than 1,000 accredited business schools represented across 100+ countries.

Guided by our core values of Members First, Inclusivity, Global Unity, Excellence, and Curiosity, we are dedicated to transforming business education to create a lasting, positive impact on society. Through a global lens, we foster collaboration between educators, students, and businesses to cultivate the next generation of great leaders.

Synonymous with the highest standards of excellence since 1916, AACSB continues to connect and empower the business education community, ensuring a dynamic and inclusive future for business education worldwide.

The Senior Accounting Specialist is a non-exempt, hourly individual contributor role within the Accounting Department. This position provides hands‑on support for core accounting operations, including general ledger activity, account reconciliations, journal entries, month‑end close tasks, tax preparation, and billing support. The Senior Accounting Specialist works within established processes and accounting standards to help maintain the accuracy and integrity of AACSB's financial records, with a focus on execution, documentation, and attention to detail. This role contributes to revenue accounting support and financial reporting preparation as directed and operates as part of a collaborative accounting team. This role reports directly to the Manager of Accounting. This role does not carry supervisory authority or final approval authority.

How you will contribute:

• Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, deferrals, and reclassifications; review GL activity for accuracy and proper coding.
• Complete account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and assist with month‑end close, financial reporting, and annual audit activities.
• Prepare assigned revenue schedules and deferred revenue entries under established recognition policies.
• Monitor prepaid expenses and maintain assigned fixed asset schedules.
• Review cash activity, process ACH and wire transactions, and support bank, merchant, and corporate card reconciliations and administration under dual-approval workflow.
• Maintain accounting procedures and documentation while serving as a resource on accounting processes and best practices.
• Assist with the completion and administration of tax documentation and tax filings (1099, W8, W9, 990, FBAR)
• Assist with system testing and data validation during implementations; identify process improvement opportunities to the Manager of Accounting.
• Support resolution of member billing discrepancies and coordinate with the billing team as needed.
• Perform duties in accordance with AACSB International’s Mission and Values.

Requirements:

• At least three (3) years’ experience in accounting, with demonstrated competency with account reconciliations and journal entries and experience with general ledger accounting and month‑end close.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS 365 (Excel – intermediate to advanced competency, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, maintain accuracy, and meet deadlines.
• Fluency in the English language.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) or more years’ experience in accounting
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP system
• Experience with nonprofit accounting
• Experience supporting external audits

Summary

We take pride in providing our employees with an inclusive work environment that promotes individual development. Our employees say their colleagues, our benefits, and our hybrid work environment are the primary drivers that attract and keep them with AACSB.

AACSB offers a hybrid work environment, generous time off benefits, medical, dental, vision, and retirement stipend, tuition reimbursement and a fitness/gym allowance.