Have you discovered that your current accounting position lacks challenge and the ability to strengthen your resume?  Desire to move into a role that offers new and varied work within an organization that offers mentoring and career advancement?  The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) is seeking a confident, detail-oriented accounting professional who has the competency for taking initiative.  In your role as Staff Accountant, you will perform a wide variety of accounting functions for The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and three organizations that STS manages.  We are a team of professionals that embraces quality, diversity, equity and inclusion, collaboration, sharing of our knowledge and open communication.  In support of our great team, STS offers a generous benefits package to include:

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• 37 ½ hour workweek and “year-round” summer hours.
• (14) vacation days
• Sick days
• Professional development program
• Pre-tax savings program for transportation expenses via HealthEquity
• Incredible Healthcare Coverage (medical, dental, and vision) and begins on your first day
• Hybrid work schedule and casual dress code
• And more!

About Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Founded in 1964, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is a not-for-profit organization representing more than 7,600 surgeons, researchers, and allied health care professionals worldwide who are dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for surgeries of the heart, lungs, and esophagus. Our mission is to advance delivery of the highest quality patient care through collaboration, education, research, and advocacy.  Our vision is to improve the lives of patients with cardiothoracic diseases, and we value diversity, equity and inclusion, professionalism, innovation and collaboration.  To learn more about STS, please visit us at www.sts.org 

Position Overview

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Accounting, your role as Staff Accountant will be responsible for general accounting functions to include preparation of journal entries, maintenance of balance sheet schedules, monthly reconciliations, and analysis of revenue and expense variances. Additionally, this role will prepare financial statements, analytical reports, and supporting documents, maintain fixed assets, record investment activity and assist with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting for Managed Organizations

• Leads the financial statement preparation by compiling and monitoring data and preparing and processing journal entries monthly.
• Reviews and analyzes financial transactions to assure compliance with policies, procedures, and Chart of Accounts.
• Ascertain that all activity has been coded and booked properly.
• Performs monthly Balance Sheet account reconciliations to determine accuracy and reasonableness.
• Records and reconciles investment activities.
• Prepares and issues financial statements.
• Assists in preparation of IRS Form 990 and other IRS and regulatory filings.
• Participates in the design and implementation of new financial processes and reports, including cross-functional team-based efforts.
• Participates in the year-end audit.
• Assists in the development and documentation of departmental policies and procedures, and proactively recommend changes to management.
• Participates in development of annual operating and capital budgets and periodic forecasts.

Accounting for STS

• Records, analyzes, and maintains fixed assets activity.
• Prepares operating, annual meeting and PAC checking account bank reconciliations.
• Records and reconciles investment activities.
• Participates in development of annual operating and capital budgets and periodic forecasts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in accounting or finance is required.
• 2+ years’ of progressively responsible accounting experience, including general accounting and financial statement preparation.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Dynamics Solomon or familiarity with fixed asset accounting software systems desired.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to travel to our yearly conference, as necessary.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Excels in written and oral communication  
• Highly skilled in organizational, planning and follow-through capabilities; attention to detail is essential
• Ability to multi-task and manage several projects simultaneously
• Skilled in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with co-workers, other organizations, and industry contacts; tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment are essential
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in the workplace
• Flexible and adaptable to changing daily activities and schedules

STS Benefits Offering:

*Medical/Dental/Vision                           *401k w/Match        *Pre-tax Transportation Program

*Life Insurance                                           *Vacation                  *Competitive salary and bonus

*Short- and Long-Term Insurance          *Sick Days                  *Wellness program

*Long Term Care                                        *Holidays                   *Pet insurance

**Candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for medical or religious exemptions to this requirement.

For Consideration:

If you are confident in your accounting experience and desire that next level career opportunity, then we would like to speak with you!  For consideration, please submit your resume by clicking the apply button.

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is an equal opportunity employer.