Senior Accountant

About the role

Join a team of proud, passionate, and caring people that together share their diverse talents and backgrounds to serve our members and grow the game of golf. Being at the PGA of America means you are supported, respected, and appreciated for your contributions.

Inclusion: Contribute to a respectful and inclusive team environment by welcoming and respecting others’ beliefs, backgrounds, identities, abilities, and individuality to help ensure a supportive and engaging experience for Association Members, partners, customers, and guests. PGA of America respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and thrive.

Shared Values: Embodies the organization's shared values and helps ensure the organization's values-based culture thrives by proactively identifying and addressing any shared values, challenges and opportunities you are experiencing.

Supervision: No supervisory responsibilities.

Financial Responsibility: No financial responsibility.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the monthly financial close by preparing account reconciliations, submitting journal entries and working with Sections to obtain relevant information.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for assigned PGA of America Section offices.
• Track fixed assets and review depreciation schedules.
• Serve as a financial resource and business partner to Section Executive Directors and staff.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, management reports, and other financial analyses.
• Review financial statements with Section Executive Directors and explain trends, variances, and opportunities for corrective action.
• Work with accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure processing is timely and accurate.
• Train and coach Section staff on accounting processes, policies, procedures, and financial reporting tools.
• Assist Sections with the preparation, review, and monitoring of annual operating budgets.
• Support the onboarding and implementation of new Sections entering the Section Financial Program.
• Lead or contribute to special projects, departmental initiatives, and cross-functional process improvements.
• Serve as the primary backup for assigned Sections and provide coverage during staff absences or periods of increased activity.
• Bring forward ideas that enhance efficiency, consistency, service delivery, and the overall Section experience.
• Develop and implement methodologies to improve the tracking, analysis, and reporting of financial and performance metrics.
• Proactively identify issues, recommend solutions, and add value to the department, colleagues, and Section offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in Accounting or Finance.
• Five (5) years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger experience.
• Strong knowledge of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.