The Accounting/Financial Specialist partners with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board Treasurer on financial planning and budgeting activities. Additionally, assists in the design, implementation, and documentation of policies and procedures that meet the needs of internal and external customers and investigates opportunities for improving and further automating existing accounting, budgeting and recording systems, and recommends improvements to current financial strategies of the Association, its non-profit and Political Action Committee (PAC).

Inputs all necessary data and prepares accounting-related reports and analysis for presentation to the CEO, Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Serves as liaison with the audit firm. Supports the Board Chair or designee with the activities of the Finance & Audit Committee.  Provides reporting and data to the CEO, Board Treasurer and/or designee to keep them apprised of financial results and trends in all areas.  Provides strong customer support and guidance to both internal and external customers to help achieve the goals of the organizations.  Maintains strong internal controls and adherence to GAAP Accounting Principles.  Actively strives for improvements in processes to increase effectiveness of the Association.

Candidate must have extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices as they relate to non-profit organizations, cash flow projections, and financial analysis as well as a strong understanding and working knowledge of computer accounting systems (QuickBooks), CRMs and Microsoft Office Suite.