Onboarding Senior Accountant

Chazin•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Remote

About The Position

Chazin & Company is a woman-owned firm, established by Adele Chazin in 2005. Although accounting is our business, nonprofits are our passion. This passion, coupled with years of practical experience, has made Chazin & Company a premier provider of virtual accounting and finance solutions for the nonprofit sector. Chazin & Company has been nationally awarded in 2023 for Best of Accounting: Client Satisfaction and Best of Accounting: Employee Satisfaction. The Onboarding Senior Accountant will be primarily responsible for onboarding new clients and performing a significant amount of accounting “clean up” under tight deadlines. This role emphasizes financial accuracy, compliance, meeting multiple client deadlines and teamwork for efficient operations. Chazin & Company takes pride in its commitment to excellence, which is reflected in proactive client communication and exceptional customer service.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in accounting
A minimum of five years general accounting experience
Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Extensive experience with data management, record keeping and web-based applications
Advanced knowledge Microsoft Office, Excel, and QuickBooks online
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills
Experience in audit preparation
Ability to function well in a team-oriented virtual environment
The desire and ability to become proficient with SAGE Intacct and other third-party applications
The ability to work from home professionally as well as independently

Nice To Haves

Multiple client or multiple entity experience preferred
Nonprofit accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in onboarding new clients ensuring that their financial transactions have been properly recorded.
Comprehensive accounting services, including accounts receivable, accounts payable and general ledger management
Prepare month end close workbooks for multiple clients including balance sheet reconciliations culminating in the issuance of monthly financial statements
Tracking and reporting of restricted funds in order to prepare a net asset roll forward
Assistance with grant management and reporting
Audit management (including single audits): preparation of schedules, support during audit, coordination of all final schedules
Assistance with 990 preparation and other local, state, and federal filings
Specialized reporting to support client decision-making
Organization and maintenance of client files including prior year audit and tax records
Work under the guidance of the controller, to assist with analysis, cash flow and budget preparation