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The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Trust is seeking a SENIOR ACCOUNTANT to join our team headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, a northwest suburb of Chicago. The AVMA Trust provides professional liability insurance, life and disability coverage, financial services, as well as other important benefits to the over 100,000 members of the AVMA. Structured to work for its members, the AVMA acts as a collective voice for its membership and for the veterinary profession. AVMA’s mission is to lead the profession by advocating for our members and advancing the science and practice of veterinary medicine to improve animal and human health.

The Staff Accountant will:

• Record accounting transactions, process journal entries based on third-party administrator reports, reconcile/process intercompany balances.
• Initiate, allocate, and record expense transactions in QuickBooks.
• Close monthly, quarterly, and annual QuickBooks Ledger.
• Provide financial and budget reports for management.
• Maintain QuickBooks Ledger (Chart of Accounts, Report Production, etc.).
• Record / reconciles cash and investment accounts.
• Assist in audits and tax filing preparation.

Deadline for application is 6/1/23. Application must include resume, & salary requirements. Submit to: apply@avma.org

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To be successful in this role, you must be highly organized, collaborative, and passionate about the Trust’s growth strategy and mission of serving and the veterinary profession. Additional qualifications include:

• Qualified/Degreed accountant
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Proven track record of outstanding performance
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Must have strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong time management and analytical skills

About AVMA Trust

Located in Schaumburg, Illinois, with an office in Washington, D.C., the AVMA is structured to work for its members and acts as a collective voice for its membership and for the veterinary profession. The AVMA provides many benefits to its members, including information resources; state and federal advocacy; opportunities to address issues affecting policies that govern the profession and practice of veterinary medicine; continuing education opportunities; quality publications; and discounts on personal and professional products, programs and services. The work of the AVMA is carried out by a dedicated staff of over 170. The organization is governed by an 18-member Board of Directors and has a $50M+ annual operating budget. Throughout the organization, we take pride in knowing that we make a difference. The AVMA provides excellent employee benefits, including generous health insurance, retirement and paid time-off plans. We enjoy a supportive, friendly and comfortable work environment where work/life balance is evident at every level. We work hard, grow and have fun! For more information, please visit www.avma.org.

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