Manager,Accounting Job Washington area,District of Columbia USA,Accounting

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 Manager, Accounting ensures the organization’s accounting and financial data is accurate and in compliance with applicable accounting and regulatory standards. This role oversees month-end close, revenue recognition, billing, collections, cash receipts, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and audit support while ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable regulatory requirements. In partnership with internal stakeholders and business partners, the Manager provides financial expertise, ensures the integrity of financial data, and drives process improvements.

This position plays a critical role in the preparation of audited financial statements, the management of significant revenue streams, and the continuous enhancement of accounting processes, controls, and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

Oversees and manages the preparation and consolidation of financial statements.
Responds to inquiries from internal clients and researches and resolves concerns and/or discrepancies.
Ensures financial applications are compliant with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other regulatory requirements.
Supervises and reviews journal entries, reconciliations, and other work products generated by accountants.
Serves as liaison with internal clients to gather and distribute financial information and ensure clients understand financial policies and the importance of compliance therewith.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA (Certified Public Accountant).
Experience managing accounting operations, including transaction processing, month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and compliance with internal accounting policies and GAAP.
Experience leading and developing professional accounting staff, including goal setting, work assignment, coaching, performance feedback, and talent development.
Experience supporting year-end financial audit, including preparing financial statements and disclosures that comply with GAAP.
Advanced Excel skills.

Preferred

5+ years of supervisory experience in an accounting department. 2+ years of public accounting experience.
Experience working with ERP systems such as Peoplesoft or Oracle and financial reporting tools.
Experience evaluating complex revenue contracts and applying ASC 606 guidance to determine proper accounting treatment.

AARP will not…