Senior Accountant

Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center•Scottsdale, AZ

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Valley of the Sun JCC has an opening for a Senior Accountant to join our team. This is a full-time exempt position based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Our campus features a state-of-the-art fitness center, outdoor pools, gymnasium, early childhood education center, cultural programs, day camps, recreational sports, and much more, which serve our members as well as nonmember program participants. Our full-time employees are eligible for our benefits package which includes medical, dental, life, short and long-term disability insurances, voluntary insurance options, paid vacation, sick and holiday time, 401K, health savings account, complimentary membership at The J, and program discounts. Summary: The Senior Accountant ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Assists in maintaining financial records and ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded according to GAAP. The Senior Accountant will work closely with department heads to compare budget to actual and understand variances. Analyze the financial statements for discrepancies and alert the CFO of any inaccuracies. Investigates and resolve problems related to budgets, expenditures, and procurement practices. Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal financial systems and procedures, applying basic concepts, methods, and techniques. Close the month's end at the required due dates.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in accounting, finance, or business administration required
Strong understanding of accounting principles, and knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including intercompany transactions and fund accounting
Minimum of 2 years accounting experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in using Excel, financial reporting systems, and other related software. Must have a track record demonstrating capability to learn and master new systems.
Must be able to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
Must have effective organizational skills.
Must be able to effectively collaborate and communicate with department heads.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's in accounting is preferred.
An active CPA/CMA license is preferred.
MBA and/or CPA/CMA a plus
Experience with a charitable or nonprofit organization preferred
Non-profit accounting and financial reporting experience preferred but not required
Experience with Microsoft Great Plains, Management Reporter, Dynamic Budgets, or iSolved is a plus.

Responsibilities

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Maintain excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility when needed
Superior attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and analytical skills are essential
Prepare the daily cash report and ensure cash balances are maintained at an acceptable amount.
Defer and recognize revenue and expenses per GAAP for non-profits
Maintains and records a complete and systematic set of business transactions. Balances ledgers, reconciles accounts and prepares reports to show receipts, expenditures, accounts receivable, and payable.
Understands the overall financial health of a company and can effectively communicate the results to managers as requested. Ability to work with numbers and analyze data compiled by financial reports.
Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
Manage the monthly close process to ensure we are timely for due dates. Providing accurate and complete accounting records, which conform to standards defined within the organization.
Create, monitor, and manage receivables, accruals, and deferrals consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Manage fixed asset and depreciation expense records.
Provide information to external auditors for the annual audit and tax returns. Includes providing requests and ensuring fieldwork and audit report are completed in a timely manner.
Perform all functions according to GAAP.
Other duties as assigned by the CFO.
Assist the Junior Accountant in reconciling accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
Delegate financial responsibilities to the accounting team.
Provides financial information to the CFO by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.
Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Summarizes current financial status by collecting information, and preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
Maintains financial security by following internal controls.