General Ledger Accountant

Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s 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  has an excellent opportunity for a General Ledger Accountant supporting our National Center office. This role is hybrid, currently 2 - 3 days in office at the National Center Office in Dallas, TX.

 

Under the guidance of the General Ledger (GL) Manager, this position is responsible for supporting National Center and Regions by performing a variety of duties related to general accounting in the daily operation, month-end, and year-end closing of accounting records.  Responsible for the effective reconciliation of National Center and Affiliates bank, liability, research and balance sheet reconciliations.

 

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.

 

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Responsibilities

• Monthly reconciliations for assigned entities include Bank accounts, Payroll Expense, Asset and Liabilities accounts. Timely research and resolution of reconciling items.
• Verify, prepare, and enter correcting journal entries requested by various Regions and National Center staff. Provide high quality, timely customer services to internal customers.
• Reconcile National Center monthly research reports, funding payment proofs, and classification of restricted and unrestricted balances, long-term and short-term liabilities. Prepares and records monthly research journal entries per research reports received.
• Maintains fixed asset system for assigned entities which includes preparation of journal entries for fixed asset additions, disposals, transfers, splits and monthly depreciation. Monthly reconciliation of fixed asset ledger to general ledger.
• Prepare and maintain amortization schedule of operating and capital leases for assigned entities within Lease Harbor- Apex  
• Assist in external audits including preparation of work papers and analyses as needed. Assist with documenting processes and procedures.
• Upload Bi-Weekly payroll from ADP general ledger into accounting system, reconciling upload errors and preparing journal entry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in the related field
• Experience with general ledger accounting practices, policies, and audit requirements
• Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with automated accounting and finance systems
• Skilled in planning projects and working against deadlines to provide product
• Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of Association staff
• Skilled in oral and written communication

Compensation & Benefits

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package.  Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

 

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary.  That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position.  
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.  As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• 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 Association’s national online un