Senior Accountant

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.

We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.

At the Alzheimer's Association®, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity - meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

The Alzheimer’s Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan. Please click HERE for more information.

Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.