Accounting Systems Analyst

MAAC (Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee)•Chula Vista, CA

1d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Systems Analyst performs complex and technical accounting work for MAAC's programs and funding sources and serves as the organization's primary NetSuite administrator. This role combines strong nonprofit accounting skills with ownership of the financial system, ensuring that MAAC's financial data is accurate, secure, and useful for decision-making. The Accounting Systems Analyst partners with Finance, program leaders, IT, and external vendors to maintain the integrity of the general ledger, support compliance with funder requirements, and continuously improve how financial processes run in NetSuite.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
2+ years of accounting experience, including month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
1+ year of NetSuite experience; preferred administration experience, including user roles and permissions, saved searches, workflows, and reporting.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with complex financial analysis.
Knowledge of principles and practices of general, fund, and governmental accounting, including financial statement preparation, financial and internal controls, and financial reporting.
Knowledge of principles and practices of cost accounting, and accounting standards applicable to nonprofit operations and funding sources, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the financial administration of nonprofit agencies.
Knowledge of Oracle NetSuite administration, including user roles and permissions, saved searches, workflows, reporting, and general ledger structure.
Knowledge of practices, documents, and terminology used in processing accounting transactions and financial recordkeeping.
Ability to perform highly responsible and complex accounting, budget, and finance activities related to fund apportionment, revenue limits, and local, state, and federal programs.
Ability to administer and configure NetSuite independently and translate business needs into practical system solutions.
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel functions, and other standard financial and business software.
Ability to understand and apply internal fiscal controls; analyze and make sound recommendations on complex financial data and operations.
Ability to explain technical and financial concepts clearly to non-finance and non-technical users.
Ability to organize, set priorities, take initiative, and exercise independent judgment within areas of responsibility, with high attention to detail.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, employees, funding source representatives, vendors, and others encountered in the course of work.
Ability to prepare clear and accurate financial records and reports, and communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Must have a physical examination, TB clearance and a drug screen by a doctor/clinic designated by MAAC as well as immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles as required by state and federal regulations prior to the first day of employment.
Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License, daily use of a personal, insured vehicle, and have and maintain a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to MAAC’s insurance carrier.
Incumbents will be enrolled in the California DMV Pull Program.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
Oracle NetSuite Certified Administrator certification.
Nonprofit, fund, or grant accounting experience.
Experience with NetSuite integrations, implementations, or upgrades.
Will consider an appropriate combination of education and work experience to meet requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform complex and technical accounting work in the maintenance and analysis of records of revenues, expenditures, and special program and project funds.
Prepare analyses, schedules, journal vouchers, and reconciliations to produce periodic financial reports in accordance with GAAP and other applicable accounting standards.
Reconcile major postings to source documents, and audit and process a variety of accounting documents.
Make recommendations on and calculate the allocation of program costs.
Analyze cost data and prepare project and grant accounting reports.
Prepare projections of revenues, budget estimates, and supporting schedules.
Monitor and report on budget and revenue account status and review and process requests for budget adjustments.
Answer questions and compile special reports for program and departmental use in budget tracking and reporting.
Prepare financial reports and analyses used to draft proposals during the collective bargaining process with labor unions.
Prepare or ensure the preparation of accounting, statistical, and narrative reports and statements required by federal, state, and local agencies and management.
Ensure that funds are budgeted, controlled, accounted for, reconciled, and audited according to acceptable accounting practices and legal requirements.
Review financial transactions to ensure conformance to agency, county, state, and federal policies, rules, regulations, and codes.
Support the annual financial audit and Single Audit.
Provide technical expertise, assistance, and guidance to program and department management and other personnel in the analysis of budget, payroll, receivables, expenditures, compliance with program requirements, and other financial issues and discrepancies.
Serve as MAAC's primary NetSuite administrator and system owner, responsible for the configuration, stability, and effective use of the platform.
Manage user provisioning, roles, and permissions, including segregation of duties.
Conduct periodic access reviews and ensure data security and integrity.
Configure custom fields, forms, records, and approval workflows to support accounting, grant, and program processes.
Test changes in sandbox before deploying to production.
Build and maintain saved searches, reports, and dashboards that give program and department managers timely budget-to-actual visibility.
Maintain the chart of accounts and its segments (departments, classes, locations, funds, and grants), ensuring consistency, governance, and data quality.
Participate in and support integrations with other business systems, such as payroll, HRIS, banking, and CRM.
Monitor integrations and resolve errors.
Manage testing for NetSuite's semi-annual releases.
Provide training, documentation, and first-line support to finance team members, budget holders, and other stakeholders.
Identify opportunities for system and process improvements and automation and work with IT and vendors to implement updates and enhancements.
Troubleshoot issues and liaise with NetSuite support and implementation partners when necessary.
Maintain clear system and process documentation.
Performs other related duties as assigned.