Senior Accountant

- Assist with the preparation of tax returns by examining company accounts and records, compute tax returns according to laws and regulations.

- Assist in the review of budget submissions in Workday Adaptive; assist with organizational budget preparation and ongoing projections.

- Prepare various accounting papers, schedules, reconciliations, and summaries. May develop nonstandard reports and statements.

- Manage application process of AAAS' corporate insurance program and issue certificates of insurance upon request.

- Coordinate reporting for the subsidiary board meetings; record the activity of the subsidiaries via monthly journal entries; provide support to the daily management of the organization's US based for-profit subsidiary, AAAS Fellowship Programs, Inc. (AFPI) including monthly journal entries i.e., payroll and other account reconciliations.

- Position requires extensive university or college level training leading to a Bachelor's degree (Accounting or Finance major).

- Five to seven years accounting experience and knowledge of GAAP/GAAS, and FASB requirements ideally in a non-profit setting. Must have exceptional knowledge of accounting and financial principles, regulations, and best practices along with an understanding of governmental guidelines and tax laws that could impact the organization.

- Highly motivated self-starter with strong collaboration and teamwork skills.

- Proficient with data analysis, critical thinking as well as research and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication as well as solid interpersonal skills.

- Strong computer skills and experience with spreadsheet programs and financial databases.

- Workday Adaptive (budget and planning) experience desired.

Submit a resume and cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position by September 8, 2026 . Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. A member of Human Resources will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview.

The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is between $90,000 and $110,000 per year. AAAS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, each subject to the terms of the applicable program.

Additional benefits may apply.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Any unsolicited resumes sent to AAAS from a third party, such as an agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to an AAAS mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to AAAS employees, or to the AAAS resume database will be considered AAAS property.

Verbal or written communications from any employee of AAAS shall not be considered binding obligations. AAAS Human Resources is the only AAAS representative authorized by AAAS enter into any employment agreements with any third party. AAAS will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.