Senior Staff Accountant - 70-80K Annually

Central Arizona Shelter Services, Inc.; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Arizona Shelter Services, Inc. seeks a Senior Accountant to lead the agency's accounting processes, including payables, budgeting, general ledger entries, reconciliations, and financial statements. You will support audit prep for the agency and its affiliates.

The role also provides back-up for grant and contract billing, as well as accounts receivable; you will prepare work papers and analyses as needed. A BS in accounting and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in accounting or equivalent; strong communication skills; proficient with MS Office; highly analytical and organized; team oriented and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of accounting activities for the Agency and affiliates, including accounts payable, budgeting, GL entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and allocations; research variances; assist in budgets; contribute to audit preparation.
• Serve as back-up for grant and contract billing and accounts receivable; prepare work papers and analyses as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Job Title: Senior Accountant Supervisor: Chief Financial Officer

Job Status: Salary Exempt

Job Summary

Process (prepare, review & approve) all general accounting functions, including: primarily focused on accounts payables, budgeting; general ledger adjusting journal entries; account reconciliations; financial statements; and audit prep for the Agency and its affiliates. This individual will serve as serving as a back-up for grant and contract billing and accounts receivables. Prepare work papers and analysis projects as needed.

Essential Functions

• 1) Manage all aspects of Accounting Activities for the Agency and its affiliates, including:
  • a) Track and record all appropriate expenses related to government contracts and funding reports to provide accurate invoices to funders.
  • b) Assist in the preparation of the agency, program and contract budgets;
  • c) Prepare and review journal entries, accruals and allocations;
  • d) Prepare and analyze monthly budget to actual reports, research material variances;
  • e) Reconcile bank accounts, investment accounts, and accruals on a monthly basis;
  • f) Maintain fixed asset worksheets and prepare the necessary year end depreciation entries;
  • g) Prepare in a timely fashion financial reports/statements for the review by the supervisor;
  • h) Participate in and prepare for annual audits and monitoring by grantors;
  • i) Prepare Intercompany reconciliation work papers.

Other Duties

• 1) Maintain organized records and filing system;
• 2) Serve as backup for the Finance Director position;
• 3) Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in accounting
• Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written;
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite applications;
• Highly analytical and organized with attention to deadlines, priorities and details;
• Team-oriented, self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision and attention to deadlines.

Preferred

• 5+ Years Experience in non-profit accounting;
• Experience in government funding and management;
• Sage MIP fund accounting software knowledge is a plus.