Specialist, Accountant - SFS

Overview

This role performs accounting functions for chapters that have elected to use Shared Financial Services (SFS) to ensure financials are recorded accurately and timely.

Responsibilities

• Support chapters using SFS for accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Commit donation batches to Salesforce and post to NetSuite (financial system), including the general ledger.
• Review check requests for proper coding and approvals.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations for review.
• Record journal entries for monthly financial activity.
• Prepare a monthly financial reporting package, including a monthly variance report.
• Review, research, and analyze data; respond to inquiries from chapter staff.
• Gather information and documents for the annual audit process and help prepare chapter audit workbooks.
• Run custom reports and queries in NetSuite and/or Excel as requested.
• Build and maintain relationships with chapters.
• Provide support for Support Team Staff.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in accounting and/or financial reporting (experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of financial accounting, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and financial statement preparation.
• Familiarity with audit planning processes and procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with other departments and externally regarding financial reporting process-related issues.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and information systems applications, preferably in a non-profit environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of trust and confidentiality, with strong business ethics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Salesforce and NetSuite.
• Working knowledge of nonprofit organizations.

Compensation & Benefits

Hiring range: $52,194—$57,000 USD

Benefits (effective day 1):

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision*, Dental*, Wellness
• Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Health Reimbursement Account fully funded
• Short Term Disability*, Long Term Disability*, and Life Insurance
• Additional insurance plans: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance through Figo
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match after one year of service
• Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Laptop, 24” monitor, and docking station/adaptor provided to new hires

Time Off:

• Competitive PTO starting at 15 days, with enhanced time off for senior roles
• 10 Sick Days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 2 Volunteer Days after one year of service
• 2 Personal Days accrued annually
• Parental Leave

Other:

• Employee awards and recognition programs
• Individual and leadership development
• Discounts and special offers for theme parks, events, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets
• Monthly premiums paid for the employee for vision, dental, and short/long term disability

Location

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. The organization does not sponsor employment visas or other immigration processes to attain or maintain employment eligibility.
• Remote positions: open to applicants based anywhere in the continental U.S.
• Hybrid positions: open to applicants based in the Phoenix, Arizona area.

Working Conditions

• Ability to thrive in a remote environment.
• Travel required, up to 10%.
• May require work outside a traditional Monday–Friday work week and outside normal business hours.