Staff Accountant

Description

Looking for a new opportunity where you can make a difference and grow your career at the same time?

Look no further...

We're Sonoran Desert Institute, and we are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our dynamic team

Our story:

Sonoran Desert Institute (SDI) has been changing lives since 2000. As a DEAC accredited school, our mission is to provide students with current, industry-driven, quality education, delivered through online distance education and practical applications. SDI is an employee-owned company creating a culture with an ownership mentality at the foundation. We believe in rewarding our employees through the success of the institution. Come be a part of a dynamic organization with the ability to impact the lives of others through education.

What you will be doing:

The Staff Accountant plays a key role in supporting the financial operations of the organization by ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial data in accordance with general accounting principles and company policies. This position is responsible for reviewing, coding, and posting invoices; processing bi-weekly accounts payable and cash deposits; and reconciling cash and balance sheet accounts to maintain alignment with the Student Management System. The Staff Accountant also handles credit card transaction coding, assists with physical inventory counts, supports payroll processing, and prepares monthly accruals, including payroll, depreciation, and amortization. This role requires strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to collaborate across departments to ensure smooth financial operations.

• Own company-wide accounts payable lifecycle, including periodic check runs
• Lead the student receivables accounting process for our latest acquisition
• Be the primary point of contact for new credit cards (CC) and oversee CC accounting
• Reconcile bank statements and delegated general ledger accounts
• Assist in preparing and entering basic journal entries
• Drive the periodic inventory validation process
• Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes
• Support the bi-weekly payroll process
• Maintain organized financial files and documentation per institutional policies
• Assist in preparing schedules and documentation for audits and reviews
• Respond to basic financial data requests and collaborate with internal departments
• Participate in training and contribute to process improvements
• Other tasks as assigned

What we offer:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Comprehensive benefits package with 100% company-paid medical option for employee
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Company-paid Life insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, and Volunteer time off!)
• 14 Paid holidays
• Referral program
• Education Tuition Benefit program
• Career development opportunities with a growing company
• And perhaps most importantly, a team who is dedicated to your success!

Requirements

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; has obtained or is working towards a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; preferred
• Two years or more of accounting or finance experience; experience in the higher education sector preferred
• Experience with basic accounting principles and payroll processing
• Direct experience with Accounts Payable 3-way match procedures (purchase order, receipt of goods, and invoice)
• Experience with Bill.com, ERP systems (e.g. Sage Intacct, NetSuite), and credit card management software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective communicator and collaborative team player
• Results-oriented, organized self- starter

Sonoran Desert Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It recruits and hires without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any factors prohibited by law and affirms in policy and practice to support equal opportunity in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

*Preference given to candidates currently residing or planning to reside in the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area, AZ upon hire. Unless specifically agreed upon, SDI does not provide relocation assistance.

**Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

***All benefits not available immediately upon hire. Some eligibility requirements may need to be met to be eligible for some benefits based on company policy.