Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance

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.

The Accountant ensures the organization's accounting and financial data is accurate and prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards. Ensures that the organization complies with all applicable regulatory and tax standards. Produces useful and timely financial reports for internal and external users. Processes and prepares accounting entries; reviews and audits financial statements and reports ensuring all calculations and data entries are correct.

Reconciles general ledger accounts and identifies any discrepancies and errors. Follows-up on pending business and responds to requests. Responds to inquiries from internal clients and researches and resolves concerns or discrepancies.

Responsibilities

* Processes and prepares accounting entries.

* Reviews and audits financial statements and reports ensuring all calculations and data entries are correct.

* Reconciles general ledger accounts, identifying any discrepancies and errors. Follows-up on pending business and responds to requests.

* Responds to inquiries from internal clients and researches and resolves concerns or discrepancies.

* Serves as liaison with internal clients to gather and distribute financial information and ensures that clients understand financial policies and the importance of compliance therewith.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least 3 years of related experience.

* Strong proficiency in Excel for efficient data management and analysis.

* Solid understanding of GAAP to support accurate and compliant financial reporting.

* Experience preparing financial statements from general ledger data.

* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

* Demonstrated track record of meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

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

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.