Senior Accountant

Full job description
Under the direction of the Finance Region Director and supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant will assist with the day-to-day accounting functions of the Alzheimer’s Association for Region 3 and 9. A major emphasis of this position is to maintain accounting records and systems in compliance with Home Office Policy and Procedures.

This full-time position can be remote but preferably located in one of our offices in Chicago, IL and reports to the Accounting Manager.


Essential Job Functions


Monitor and reconcile designated Statement of Financial Position accounts on a monthly basis. Create and maintain supporting schedules for those reconciliations and others as needed.
Create and enter Journal Entries, prepare required back up and submit for approval.
Review Accounts Payable batches for the region.
Assist with the preparation and monitoring of federal grant awards.
Review employee expense reports and expense coding
Assist in the preparation of required schedules and documentation for annual audit and assist with the preparation and compilation of data necessary to complete Form
Prepare and upload financial reports and historical reports for various internal departments
Assist with the entry of annual Budgets
Assist with all chapter finance related questions and matters
Other accounting tasks and reporting as assigned.
Minimum requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance and/or Accounting or equivalent work experience
5 years of working in an accounting environment, non-profit accounting experience preferred.
Demonstrated strength in accounts payable, revenue recognition and general ledger.
Thorough understanding of developing and working with Excel spreadsheets.
Experience with automated accounting and financial reporting systems (SAGE, BI360, Workday for example) strongly preferred
Ability to learn multiple software applications used across the Association
Willing to work additional hours as needed on occasion, organize tasks, and work flow to meet deadlines.
Detail oriented, accurate and efficient, with strong organizational skills.
Self-starter, able to work autonomously, and problem-solve effectively.
Strong communication skills and excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work well with others and keep supervisors well informed.
Able to handle multiple assignments and tasks, and to be highly flexible.
Ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion.
Minimal travel for important regional meetings
Title: Senior Accountant

Position Location: US Remote (preferably Chicago, IL)

Full time or Part time: Full Time

Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 506 Exempt; The Alzheimer's Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $63,000 - $72,000.

Reports To: Accounting Manager


Who We Are:

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia- by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

The Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research - our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow.

At the Alzheimer’s Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and those at risk for the disease.