Overview
Senior Accountant Jobs in Phoenix, AZ at Keys to Change
Full Job Description
Become a Part of Something Big!
Our mission at the Keys to Change campus is to create a safe, engaging, holistic community
that empowers people to end their homelessness and create positive, long-term changes.
We offer a dynamic work environment where your ideas and critical thinking skills will be valued
and your contributions will directly influence the lives of those in need.
We are looking for individuals who are ready to be part of something bigger than themselves,
who want to challenge the status quo.
At Keys to Change, your work will matter, your voice will be heard, and together,
we will transform lives and strengthen communities
Keys to Change is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers an attractive health and benefits package for our employees, including 100% towards monthly premiums for Health, Dental, Long and Short Term Disability, and Life insurance (employee only), Paid Time Off, 403b, 8 Paid Holidays, and flexible schedule.
Summary
The Senior Accountant reports directly to the Director of Finance and will conduct the day-to-day accounting activities of the organization. This position will create systems and processes to ensure a smooth month-end close and accurate cost-reimbursing billings to fund sources.
Essential Functions
Ensure a complete and accurate month-end close
Conduct regular reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
Establish firm understanding of the cost center structure and conduct mini-audits to ensure proper coding
Allocate direct and indirect expenses as appropriate
Prepare and post the payroll journal entry
Timely amortize all pre-paid expenses
Prepare material accrual entries
Assist in the preparation of cost-reimbursing billings to funding sources
Prepare for annual independent audit and program audits from funding sources
Assist Director of Finance with required analyses
Provide guidance to Accounting Associate in a collaborative manner
Additional duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting with at least 5 years of accounting experience in a non-profit environment
Have a firm understanding of the GAAP, remain current on pronouncements from FASB and GASB
Familiarity with “best practices” in a non-profit environment
Strong knowledge of MS (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe (Adobe Acrobat Pro) products
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, exercise sound judgment, and be teachable
Ability to speak and write professionally with internal and external stakeholders
Embrace chaos with calm determination
Self-starter requiring minimal supervision while collaborating with team members
Ability to handle sensitive material, maintaining the highest level of confidentiality
Execute job description with a customer service mindset
Embrace the diversity of coworkers and foster a culture of inclusivity and acceptance
Work Environment
Mobility sufficient to conduct regular duties within a normal office environment
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds in order to safely manage office supplies and equipment
Title: Senior Accountant
Company: Keys to Change
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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