POSITION SUMMARY: The general accountant is responsible for ensuring that revenue is properly recognized on APHL’s financial statements. This includes revenue booked through APHL’s association management software, negotiated contracts, grants, invoicing, investment income and any other revenue generated by the activities of APHL. By extension, this position is also responsible for ensuing that AR is properly booked and properly reduced when monies are received. This position is also responsible for implementing and maintaining ADP’s Expense Expert Module for APHL employees and other individuals traveling on behalf of APHL. In addition to the standard processes performed on a monthly basis, this position is also responsible for all research and reconciliations related to revenue and accounts receivable and will also respond to inquires from staff and members on a timely basis. In order to properly represent revenue on the financial statements, the general accountant will ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and the association’s policies and procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES: Revenue 1. Liaise with staff to research and close batches from APHL’s association management software (NetForum). 2. Reconcile APHL’s association management software to the general ledger. 3. Use supporting documentation to create journal entries to post revenue to the general ledger in a timely manner. 4. Work with revenue generating departments such as training, membership and contracts to properly defer revenue when necessary. 5. Respond to revenue related queries from staff in a timely manner. Invoicing and accounts receivable 1. Review invoices, and AR batches prepared by the AP/AR clerk. 2. Review AR batches, lockboxes and Washington office check batches to ensure that they are properly applied to invoices. 3. Respond to inquires regarding receipt of payment from staff in a timely manner. 4. Create and maintain invoice templates in Solomon and on the finance website. 5. Reconcile Lockbox and AR batches to bank statement receipts. 6. Reconcile employee AR balances and communicate with employees for timely repayment. 7. Maintain policies and procedures for areas of responsibly. ADP Expense Expert 1. Implement expense expert module. 2. Administer expense expert site. Month-end close, Year end/audit and other 1. Complete assigned month end tasks within the allocated timeframe. 2. Perform year-end closing procedures related to this position in a timely manner. 3. Prepare audit schedules and reports related to revenue and accounts receivable for both the interim and year-end audit. 4. Other duties as assigned. OVERALL QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires an individual with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, the ability to consistently meet deadlines, work independently and with others and exhibits strong customer service skills. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. • One to three years relevant accounting experience Knowledge of: • Sound knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures • Sound knowledge of GAP and its applications • MS Office applications. Proficient in Excel • Well organized, detail oriented, excellent verbal and written communication skills • Solomon Accounting Software a plus • NetForum association management software a plus Skills and Abilities: • Ability to meet deadlines and have time management skills to handle several projects simultaneously. • The ability to analyze and interpret financial data, to research and resolve complex accounting issues and develop appropriate solutions. • Familiarity with project multi-cost center organizations. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Ability to develop own plans and work unsupervised, and ability to contribute to company on non-financial issues. To Apply: Please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to jobs@aphl.org for consideration. Location: Silver Spring, MD Compensation: Negotiable This is at a non-profit organization. OK to highlight this job opening for persons with disabilities Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. dc