Bring your Accounting Skills to APWA! 

American Public Works Association (APWA) serves professionals in all aspects of public works  by providing innovative education and credentialing opportunities for professional development.  The Chapter Accountant is an important component of the Finance team who supports the accounting needs for our 62 chapters across North America. 

You’ll Love it Here If You…

• Are truly committed and passionate about what you do
• Have a high bar for excellence and attention to details
• Believe that teamwork leads to success
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Love to work with a variety of people from members to vendors to internal staff

About the Role:

This position manages the financial, insurance and accounting responsibilities related to the APWA chapters by serving as a liaison between the two groups to ensure compliance with financial and risk management.  The APWA chapters have reporting responsibilities related to financial reporting, budget and audit and this position will be the primary point of contact.   Responsibilities include providing account reconciliation and financial review of chapter activities, training on the use of QuickBooks, risk management related to insurance for chapter events, and support for financial reporting requirements related to the association’s audit and tax reporting.  This position reports to the Controller and is part of a Finance team of 4. 

Why APWA? Check out our benefits!

APWA is proud to be a people-centric workplace, with a key focus on flexibility and work-life balance. We offer remote-hybrid work schedules, 15 days each of paid vacation and family medical leave, 11 paid holidays and the opportunity to have a flexible schedule with alternate Fridays off. We also offer excellent and affordable insurance coverage as well as matching retirement contributions. APWA invests in ongoing growth through employee professional and continuing education opportunities. 

We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. Every role at APWA contributes to advancing the quality of life for others as we support those who operate, improve, and maintain public works and infrastructure. As we serve over 32,000 members (and counting!) across North America, we’re always looking for motivated and inspiring people to join us.

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years of experience in related experience or a combination of education and experience.   
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) and QuickBooks would be preferred.
• Exemplary customer service skills
• Excellent computer and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks; strong organization and follow-through skills are a must
• Ability to prioritize workload, must be detail-oriented with flexibility to serve customers in a fast-paced environment
• Strong team orientation, and experience working with an Association is a plus

What Will Differentiate You

• Self-starter: the desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and association
• Communication: the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of individuals including volunteers
• Commitment to service: prioritizing ownership and resolution for each contact
• Association Experience: working with an association and understanding the customer service needs of members and volunteers.

About APWA

The American Public Works Association is an international educational and professional association of public agencies, private sector companies, and individuals dedicated to providing high quality public works goods and services. Originally chartered in 1937, APWA is the largest and oldest organization of its kind in the world, with headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, an office in Washington, D.C., and 62 chapters throughout North America. APWA provides a forum in which public works professionals can exchange ideas, improve professional competency, increase the performance of their agencies and companies, and bring important public works-related topics to public attention in local, state and federal arenas. The association is a highly participatory organization, with hundreds of opportunities for leadership and service, and a network of several dozen national committees in every area of public works. Governed by a 17-member board of directors, elected at both the regional and national levels, APWA is an open, flexible association with a diversified and growing membership of 30,000+ and a reputation for quality services and products.

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