Senior Accountant - Association of National Advertisers : Job Details

About The ANA

The ANA's (Association of National Advertisers) mission is to drive growth for marketing professionals, brands, and businesses, the industry, and humanity. Founded in 1910, the ANA provides leadership that advances marketing excellence and shapes the future of the industry. Our membership includes more than 20,000 brands and 50,000 industry professionals that collectively invest $400 billion in marketing and advertising annually. It consists of U.S. and international companies, including client-side marketers, nonprofits, universities, and marketing solutions providers, which include ad agencies, marketing data science and technology suppliers, law firms, consultants, and vendors. We are obsessed with delighting our members through superior products and services and an unwavering commitment to helping them become more effective marketers, build stronger brands, develop a more productive industry, and benefit humanity through bold leadership and innovation programs.

Location

New York City (on-site)

Position Summary

We are seeking a senior accountant to lead our monthly close process and ensure the accurate and timely delivery of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial results in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This individual will serve as a trusted and detail-oriented accounting professional with strong operational expertise. The ideal candidate will proactively improve and scale accounting processes to support our growing organization. The role will collaborate closely with departments across the organization to ensure financial data is accurate, complete, and aligned with organizational activities. In addition, the senior accountant will play a key role in strengthening our internal control environment and developing, enhancing, and implementing sound accounting policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:Financial Accounting & Month-End Close

• Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts; ensure all balances trace to trial balance.
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries with appropriate documentation.

• Review and record payroll activity, including accruals as needed.
• Prepare depreciation schedules; coordinate with IT and Office Services for asset write-offs.

• Support monthly financial statement preparation, including departmental and program-level P&Ls.
• Manage recurring entries and month-end close tasks in the accounting system.
• Maintain organized records of all journal entries, bank statements, and supporting documentation.

Revenue, Receipts and Reconciliations

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.
• Reconcile credit card transactions (e.g. Square, Authorize.net) with internal records and bank deposits.
• Allocate credit card fees and revenue to appropriate accounts.
• Record and reconcile event revenue and deferred revenue accurately.

Internal Reporting & Staff Support

• Respond to ad hoc reporting requests and provide accounting support to staff.
• Collaborate with the VP and SVP of Accounting to distribute monthly budget reports to department heads.

• Assist in compiling data for internal planning and forecasting.

Audit & Tax Support

• Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits.
• Assist in the preparation of tax filings including Form 990 and 990-T schedules.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare the initial draft of the monthly cash flow analysis report for completion by Finance/Accounting leadership.

General & Compliance

• Stay informed on changes in GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely financial operations.
• Serve as backup for processing disbursements and coding payment requests, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or equivalent degree and/or experience.
• 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit practices.
• Nonprofit or association accounting experience a plus.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. SAGE / Intacct and Excel).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Salary and Total Rewards Package

Starting pay range: $80,000 to $90,000 based on relevant experience and qualifications. Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, 401k with company match, flexible scheduling, generous paid time off program, casual dress code, incentives, and rewards.

To Apply

If your skills, experience, and enthusiasm align with the requirements and responsibilities of this position, please forward your resume with a cover letter and salary requirements to [email protected]. Note: only applicants who include salary requirements will be considered.