Senior Accountant

Do you have nonprofit accounting experience? Are you looking for a new challenge in your accounting career?  APWA is searching for a senior accounting professional that plays an essential role focused on all areas of nonprofit tax compliance and filing, general ledger, budget development and forecasting support, state business registration and account reconciliations.  

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for administering nonprofit fiscal operations including key accounting cycle processes related to APWA as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Primary responsibilities include non-profit tax filings (990, Canadian, FBAR), general ledger management and account reconciliations including monthly variance reporting and analysis; reporting for the national association and chapters; association budget coordination and reporting, sales and use tax reporting.    This position will also support the processing of 1099s, inventory management and fixed assets.

The ideal candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrate attention to detail, ability to prioritize and work on a variety of projects along with enjoying working in a team-based environment. Must possess strong organizational and computer skills using Office 2016 or higher and Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) is required. 

The desired candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and a minimum of five years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Experience in related areas of the general ledger, budget, compliance, reporting, business registration, and overall tax experience required. Experience with iMIS (association management software), association setting experience and working with Canadian agencies is highly preferred.  

The American Public Works Association (APWA) is a 501(c)(3) organization with more than 30,000 members from local public agencies and private firms across the United States and in Canada. APWA has a 13-million-dollar operating budget and is in downtown Kansas City.

More information about our organization can be found at www.apwa.net.

APPLY BY May 15, 2020 BY: Submit a Cover letter, Resume, Salary Requirements to: Monica Smith at APWA HR, 1200 Main Street, Suite 1400, Kansas City, MO, 64105, e-mail hr@apwa.net.