Accountant (Nonprofit) - Central Phoenix

The Opportunity Tree•Phoenix, AZ

66d•Onsite

About The Position

The Opportunity Tree Mission and Vision To provide quality individualized services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in dynamic and innovative environments. The Opportunity Tree is committed to promoting the development of a society that fully embraces individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through inclusion, advocacy, and opportunities. The Opportunity Tree (TOT) has a full-time, in-person Accountat position available at our central Phoenix campus! Accountant - Job Summary The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the day-to-day finance and accounting operations, including entering journals, managing accounts receivable and payable, using financial technology systems, and other select finance-related administration. The Senior Accountant ensures timely reconciliation and reporting of all financial statements and prepares financial analyses for the Director and other key stakeholders as requested; and maintains fiscal records. The Senior Accountant serves as the primary contact for internal staff on invoicing, bill payments, cash receipts and revenue, and budgets. The Senior Accountant also implements and trains staff to use software that streamlines processes and improves distribution and accessibility of financial information.

Requirements

Minimum of 18 years of age.
Current driver license with Non-Restricted Motor Vehicle Record and compliance per the requirements of The Opportunity Tree’s insurance carrier.
Communicate in English; speech, write and read.
Excellent verbal and written skills.
High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor's degree in accounting.
Five (5) years of accounting experience, preferred in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) field.
One (1) year of non-profit accounting experience.
Experience with Sage 50, Advanced skills in Excel, proficient in MS Outlook and MS Word, (experience with other accounting software preferred).
Personal enthusiasm for participation in a non-profit organization, which provides services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Ensure day-to-day transactions such as accounts payable, cash receipts and accounts receivable, credit card transactions, and payroll are recorded properly.
Perform timely and accurate month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations (e.g., investments, revenue, expenses, payroll allocations, etc.), ensuring that accounting schedules are updated and accurate.
Ensure proper revenue and expense recognition.
Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and other issues that should be brought to the CFO’s attention.