At the American Foundry Society, our dedicated professional staff works hard to advocate, educate, and innovate on behalf of metalcasters. We’re looking for talented people to join our team.
Current Job Openings
AFS employees enjoy competitive salaries and benefits. AFS is located in Schaumburg, Illinois, and currently has a hybrid work policy.
Research Associate of Metalcasting Technical Services
Are you the kind of person who enjoys turning complex technical information into organized, actionable, and meaningful work? Do you like the idea of supporting innovation in Manufacturing, Research, Aluminum, Industry 4.0, Sand Additive Manufacturing, and the future of metalcasting?
The American Foundry Society is looking for a Research Associate of Metalcasting Technical Services to support key research initiatives, technical projects, government-funded work, and industry partnerships that help move the metalcasting industry forward.
This is a great opportunity for someone with an engineering, science, manufacturing, or technical background who is organized, detail-oriented, and ready to build a career at the intersection of research, project management, and advanced manufacturing.
Required Education, Skills, and Experience:
- This position is open to U.S. citizens only due to key duties related to projects funded by the Department of War.
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
- A minimum of 1 to 2 years of relevant manufacturing or related experience with insight into metalcasting.
- Knowledge of Aluminum, Engineering/Industry 4.0, Sand Additive Manufacturing, and Research is preferred.
- Strong organizational and/or project management skills with proven ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Ability to think on one’s feet and convey information persuasively orally and in writing.
- Deep commitment to superior customer service, internally and externally.
- Ability and willingness to travel
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must be able to read and write in English clearly.
- Position requires travel, occasional weekend and evening work.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
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Senior Accountant
The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing and overseeing key accounting functions in a multi-company environment, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close support, audit preparation, sales and use tax compliance, and financial reporting support.
This position is intended for an experienced accounting professional who can operate independently, exercise sound judgment, improve processes, and serve as a key partner to the Senior Associate Director of Accounting and Finance. The role is also designed to provide growth and development opportunities for future advancement within the Accounting and Finance department.
Required Education, Skills, and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.
- Minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience required.
- Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, AP, and AR required.
- Experience working in a multi-company, nonprofit, association, or membership-based environment preferred.
- Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, audit preparation, and account analysis strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of GAAP required.
- Experience with Oracle NetSuite preferred.
- Experience with association management software, CRM systems, or Salesforce/Nimble preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage competing deadlines and shifting priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, and sound judgment.
- Ability to build positive working relationships with staff, vendors, members, chapters, and external partners.
- This role typically reports into AFS Headquarters 1-2 days a week.
- Flexibility in work schedule, including occasional evening, weekend, or travel requirements.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in nonprofit, trade association, professional society, or grant-funded accounting.
- Experience with audit schedules and year-end financial reporting.
- Experience improving accounting processes or implementing internal controls.
- Prior experience training, mentoring, or reviewing the work of others.
- Demonstrated interest and ability to grow into a higher-level accounting leadership role.
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