Accounting Specialist

AACSB is the world's leading voice in business education, providing quality assurance (accreditation), intelligence and thought leadership, and learning and development (e.g., conferences, seminars, digital learning) opportunities to over 1,700 member organizations and more than 900 accredited business schools in over 100 countries and territories. AACSB's core values of quality, community, social responsibility, diversity and inclusion, and ethics are all viewed through a global lens in our collective commitment to transform business education for positive societal impact. Synonymous with the highest standards of excellence since 1916, AACSB connects educators, students, and business to develop the next generation of great leaders.

As the Accounting Specialist, you will be responsible for the accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R) processes and related customer service. In addition, the Specialist assists with monthly and year-end closing processes and the budget and forecast processes.

How you will Contribute:

• Processes and verifies accuracy of vendor invoices, employee/volunteer expense reports, and generates payments in accordance with organizational policies.

• Processes and reconciles invoices, processes incoming payments for deposit and records all types of payments (i.e. checks, charge cards, and wires)

• Coordinates integration of sales revenue activity with general ledger and ensures accurate revenue recognition.

• Assists with monthly and year-end closing process, and with annual budget and forecast processes, as directed.

• Responds to vendor inquiries relating to open/unpaid invoices. Assists staff with expense detail or other accounts payables related questions.

• Responds to customer and staff inquiries relating to invoices and payment receipts.

• Looks for opportunities to improve processes and assists with development of training programs.

• Maintains W9 forms for issuance of 1099-Misc forms.

• Prepares schedules for auditors and provides auditors with requested information and documentation.

• Executes special projects and conducts research.

• Performs duties in accordance with AACSB International's Mission and Values.

Requirements

• Fluency in English language
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and GAAP or IFRS.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and GAAP or IFRS.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Why join AACSB?

We take pride in providing our employees with an inclusive work environment that promotes individual development. Our employees say our benefits, location, flexible work environment, and their colleagues are the primary drivers that attract and keep them with AACSB.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefit package, including generous vacation, sick and holiday paid time off, health/dental/vision insurance, 403B, short and long-term disability, life insurance, wellness allowance, tuition reimbursement, and a hybrid work environment.