Senior Financial Analyst & Accountant

Posting Period: August 07, 2025 – Until Filled

Employee Type: NEASO NEA Staff Organization

Position Type: Regular

Salary Range: $96,740.00 – $

Rank: NEASO Rank 7

Position Details: The position supports the NEA's strategic objective to focus the energy and resources of its 3+ million members toward the promotion of public education by providing high-level financial analysis, business management, and accounting expertise in support of the Business and Financial Services Department. The incumbent provides technical expertise in the analysis of financial statements and employee benefit plan structures and costs, financial system design, and business practices;

recommends cost-effective financial/business operations; and develops strategies to improve overall fiscal accountability. The incumbent may perform any or all of the following functions: coordinate audit preparation activities, conduct a full range of financial analyses and forecasting, prepare financial statements and consolidated schedules, and resolve encountered problems. The incumbent may also plan economic implementation guidelines; conduct fiscal management training for end‑users;

and provide onsite technical assistance. Other essential functions may include serving in a lead role in reviewing and analyzing cash flow management, providing expertise for system enhancements, and ensuring timely regulatory filings, such as federal, state, and local tax filings, Department of Labor (DOL), and Federal Election Commission (FEC) reporting. The incumbent is expected to research emerging financial and accounting issues and make recommendations regarding their impact and implementation on NEA and/or its affiliates.

To carry out duties and responsibilities, the incumbent uses a personal computer and related software and travels frequently.

The primary responsibilities of this position involve consulting with NEA staff, state affiliates, and associated NEA organizations on accounting, auditing, financial management, and regulatory compliance matters. The incumbent provides technical expertise in the analysis of financial statements and employee benefit plan structures and costs, financial system design, and business practices; recommends cost-effective financial/business operations; and develops strategies to improve overall fiscal accountability.

The incumbent may perform any or all of the following functions: coordinate audit preparation activities, conduct a full range of financial analyses and forecasting, prepare financial statements and consolidated schedules, and resolve encountered problems. The incumbent may also plan economic implementation guidelines; conduct fiscal management training for end‑users;

and provide onsite technical assistance. Other essential functions may include serving in a lead role in reviewing and analyzing cash flow management, providing expertise for system enhancements, and ensuring timely regulatory filings, such as federal, state, and local tax filings, Department of Labor (DOL), and Federal Election Commission (FEC) reporting. The incumbent is expected to research emerging financial and accounting issues and make recommendations regarding their impact and implementation on NEA and/or its affiliates.

To carry out duties and responsibilities, the incumbent uses a personal computer and related software and travels frequently.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills is obtained. Continuing education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of five years progressively responsible professional accounting and financial management experience. Experience must include a full range of accounting and financial responsibilities, such as general ledger, accounts payable, account analysis, bank reconciliation, cash flow management, forecasting, and preparation of financial statements. Additional advanced experience and technical expertise with state‑of‑the‑art financial management systems, such as People Soft, SAP, or Oracle.

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