Temporary Staff Accountant
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Job Location:
Chattanooga, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Overview
Since our founding in 1924 weve cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half but there is still so much more to do. To overcome todays biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement be part of the progress and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter and so does the impact you can make with us.
The American Heart Association is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Part-Time Temporary Staff Accountant to join our Southeast Region team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization while gaining valuable experience in nonprofit financial operations. Reporting directly to the VP of Business Accounting for the Southeast Region the Part-Time Temporary Staff Accountant will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy and supporting regional accounting initiatives.
The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful you will have access to Heart U our award-winning corporate university as well as additional training and support locally.
#TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us onLinkedInInstagramFacebookX and .
Responsibilities
- Support daily accounting operations including general ledger activities and assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
- Prepare weekly market reconciliations and promptly investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Assist in the preparation of journal entries in alignment with general ledger close deadlines and region-wide accounting requirements.
- Gain hands-on experience in core financial processes within a nonprofit environment.
Qualifications
- Typically requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of accounting or relevant work experience.
- Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced setting.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Solid understanding of GAAP and FASB standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel Word PowerPoint and Outlook.
Preferred Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Nonprofit experience.
Compensation & Benefits
- Professional Development You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Associations national online university with more than 100000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
The American Heart Associations 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science policy and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.
At American Heart Association American Stroke Association our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer healthier lives regardless of race ethnicity gender gender identity religion age language sexual orientation national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Accounting Software
- Account Analysis
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- Pivot tables
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Sage
- Account Reconciliation
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
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