Temporary Specialist, Finance

Overview

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The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Temporary Specialist, Finance, in our National Center office in Dallas, TX .

This is a part-time (25hr/week) temporary position with an end date of 12/31/2026.

The Temporary Specialist will apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to assist in daily, monthly, and year-end close activities, assist with internal and external audit support, and assist finance team members with various tasks to support special projects.

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• Assist in support of the National Center and Regions by performing a variety of duties related to general ledger accounting to support daily operations, month-end, and year-end closing of accounting records.
• Assist in preparing monthly reconciliations for assigned entities' balance sheet accounts and timely research/resolution of reconciling items.
• Assist in preparing journal entries coinciding with established general ledger close deadlines, including inter-company and association-wide journal entries.
• Assist in internal/external audits, including preparation of work papers, analysis, and documentation of processes and procedures as needed.
• Interact and engage with different stakeholders during the monthly financial close processes and various tasks.
• Gain experience in key finance processes of a non-profit organization with an international presence.

• 3 years of relevant experience
• Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to deal professionally in a corporate or non-profit environment and assume responsibility for guiding projects and programs from inception through completion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point

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• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs, based on the type of position
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.

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