Accountant (Phoenix)

Position Summary:

The Accountant is an integral member of the Finance Department and is responsible for all day-to-day revenue, cash and balance sheet activities of the organization. Position will be responsible for the daily recording and maintenance of cash deposits, gift cards and other transactions as described below. Position will also be responsible for reconciliation of general ledger accounts and analysis of such accounts.

Reports to: Accounting Manager

FLSA Status: Regular, full time, exempt

Essential Functions

• Responsible for recording and accounting for all funds received daily for all unrestricted and restricted fund transactions, and all program revenues and receipts.

• Record weekly cash disbursements for accounts payable, including all autopay transactions.

• Monitor and reconcile all accounts receivable balances.

• Monitor cash balances; record transfer of funds between council bank accounts; maintain the council receipting/cash manager in Abila MIP; prepare bank account reconciliations monthly.

• Responsible for the monthly program credit reporting process including gathering documentation, reviewing to ensure documentation is complete and accurate, and financial recording of the gift card transactions.

• Responsible for timely and accurate preparation of journal entries.

• Reconciles general ledger balance sheet accounts.

• Responsible for tracking and recording monthly retail shop transactions to include retail shop revenue and inventory, including reconciliation to the retail shop systems.

• Responsible for timely and accurate preparation of journal entries and reconciliation of general ledger balance sheet accounts.

• Responsible for the preparation of audit schedules as well as other analyses for the year-end financial audit, as assigned.

• Assists in the monthly & annual close and preparation of the financial statements.

• Serve as a back-up to other finance team members as necessary.

• Perform other duties as assigned and needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

• Four or more years’ accounting experience.

• Experience in systems-supported accounting procedures; strong skills in Microsoft Office 365 applications particularly Excel and Word. Knowledge of advanced Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables and other data analytic tools.

• Experience in non-profit accounting is preferred.

• Experience with Abila MIP accounting system preferred.

• Commitment to maintaining a high level of confidentiality and ethical standards.

• Ability to manage a multi-project workload, to exercise initiative and be an effective team member.

• Highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to meet assigned deadlines.

• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively and in shared leadership with all levels of employees and management to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.

• Demonstrated behavior consistent with the core competencies, core values and beliefs of the organization. Ability to work with other staff and volunteers with diverse backgrounds and abilities.

• Possess a positive attitude with strong work ethic, integrity and honesty and be flexible, adaptable, and willing to thrive in an ever changing/fast-paced environment.

• Willingness to work in a learning organization and fully participate in personal and team learning and development opportunities.

• Good grammar, spelling skills and business writing ability.

• Ability to work in a continuously evolving environment.

• Belief in the mission and values of Girl Scouting, willingness to subscribe to the principles expressed in the Promise and Law, and awareness of the needs of girls in our pluralistic society.

• Become and maintain a membership with Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.

• Prior exposure to Girl Scouting or other youth-serving organizations with a willingness to learn the Girl Scout program.

• Must have a valid AZ driver's license, insurance, a driving record that meets the requirements for coverage of the council’s business auto insurance carrier, and reliable transportation.

• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Physical Abilities

• Must be able to sit at a computer terminal for up to 3 hours at a time; must be able to stand for 1 to 2½ hours per day.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds without difficulty.

• Ability to climb stairs.

Compensation details: 55000-60000 Yearly Salary

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