Senior Accountant

Save The Family Foundation of Arizona; Arizona; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Save the Family Foundation of Arizona is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage payroll, AP/AR, grant invoicing, and financial reporting. The role includes cash receipts, GL accounting, reconciliations, and audit preparation to support nonprofit operations in Maricopa County.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or 6 years related experience with a HS diploma) and strong internal control expertise, with familiarity in Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 3+ years not-for-profit experience or the equivalent 6 years accounting experience.
• Experience with payroll processing and grant management is highly preferred.
• Proficient with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT and advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and gather the necessary information.
• Prepare invoices.
• Report all necessary 1099s for STF and ARM at year-end.
• Process accounts payable.
• Process accounts receivable.
• Generate internal reports.
• Compile figures for agency grant requests and contracts.
• Assemble work papers for the annual audit.
• Prepare and submit required reports timely and accurately.
• Adhere to STF and ARM policies and procedures.

Skills

Payroll processing

Not-for-profit accounting

General ledger management

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

High School Diploma with 6 years accounting experience

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible for implementing approved accounting practices and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Oversee payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and grant invoicing/billing functions, including cash receipts, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and grant management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process payroll and gather the necessary information
• Prepare invoices
• Report all necessary 1099's for STF and ARM at year-end
• Process accounts payable
• Process accounts receivable
• Generate reports for internal use
• Compile figures to assist staff in preparing agency grant requests and contracts
• Assemble work papers for the annual audit
• Prepare and submit all required reports and monitoring activities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Adhere to all behavioral General Competencies
• Adhere to STF and ARM policies and procedures

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy and three years (3) of relevant experience OR High School Diploma and six years (6) of relevant experience in accounting including:
• Not-for-profit experience, Highly preferred
• Payroll processing
• Accounting systems management, highly proficient with (Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT,) preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Daily management of the general ledger
• Month-end close procedures
• Grant management, billing and related reports
• Extensive accounts payable and accounts receivable experience
• Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
• Financial reporting
• Audit preparation
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Effective internal controls

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• A demonstrated commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Save the Family Foundation of Arizona
• Excellent verbal, written and public presentation communication skills
• Self-starter with excellent time management skills
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Professional in manner and appearance
• Consistently organized and flexible
• Strong analytical experience and ability to handle data effectively
• Demonstrate cultural competence, treat everyone with dignity, celebrate the diversity of our community, and be inclusive of all people in our community.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills, including conflict resolution
• Possess a valid Arizona driver’s license, clean driving record and personal vehicle insurance coverage
• 21 years of age or older for liability insurance requirements.
• Must obtain a fingerprint clearance card through the State of Arizona
• Eligible to work in the United States of America
• Ability work in office M-F ( 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

Note: This job description identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor. Failure to adhere to all standards and expectations herein may result in corrective action.

Company Description

Save the Family Foundation of Arizona is a leading provider of housing, case management and supportive services to more than 650 homeless and impoverished families annually throughout Maricopa County. We work to equip families to overcome underlying issues that lead to homelessness – ensuring stable homes, safe children and strong families because of our efforts toward self-sufficiency