What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director II Accounting position at American Medical Association?
Director II Accounting
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
We continuously work to embed equity in our internal practices and are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff across all levels of the organization. We intentionally work to create the right conditions to enable our employees to feel that they can be their authentic selves and fully participate in the life of the enterprise.
We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.
We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Director II Accounting on our Finance team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.
As a Director II Accounting, you will Direct or perform accounting functions, analyses, and reporting associated with business operations, affiliate accounting, accounts receivable and general accounting activities (asset and liabilities). Main support for business operations product development and acquisition work, questions and problems.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Direct the Accounting Functions
- Direct the accounting for all functions related to sales, billings, inventory control, obsolescence and reconciliation for book and products, database licensing, advertising, subscriptions, web product sales, online publications.
- Meet with the business units to understand events effecting operations and develop trend analyses.
- Monitor trends in the business area, assist in helping the business units understand the financial statements and provide financial counseling.
- Review and approve all business contracts, including incentive arrangements.
- Coordinate and manage the preparation of the annual budget and reforecasts of the business units; review budget and forecast for accuracy and reasonableness based on trends.
- Perform quarterly financial reviews with business operations and annual budget reviews on business with COO and CEO.
- Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles by developing in-house policies and procedures.
- Main audit contact for business activities.
- Participate
in Finance, Audit, and House of Delegates Reference Committee meetings
including presentation preparation and responding to questions from BOT members.
Maintain the Accounting Records
Direct the daily operations
operation of the accounts receivable and order entry (Lawson) functions.
available technologies.
support, including responsibility for reviewing all grant applications and
contracts.
May include other responsibilities as assigned
REQUIREMENTS :
The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE / AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.
THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION
