The Senior Accountant role supports the daily functions of the accounting department and collaborates with the team to ensure timely completion of month end. The position reports to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger as well as providing high-level support to the Accounting Manager. The Senior Accountant will assist with preparation of month-end financial statements as well as support Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Accounts Receivable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly government grant invoicing
• Develop budgets and narratives for government grants
• Assist Staff Accountant II in bi-weekly payroll process including employee updates, timecard policy adherence, and timecard approvals; serves as primary backup for payroll processing
• Provides guidance to Accounts Payable Specialist and Accounts Receivable Specialist
• Review for accuracy accounts payable invoices for proper coding and approvals
• Assist Staff Accountant I with corporate credit card program
• Assist team with processing donations received via mail as needed
• Ensure proper controls are maintained for revenue
• Assist in month and year end closings including preparing and posting journal entries with corresponding support
• Reconcile and analyze balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure transactions are recorded accurately
• Review and analyze monthly financial statements and reports
• Manage and serve as primary contact for annual financial and single audits, as well as various program audits throughout the year.
• Frequently review company policies and internal controls and recommend improvements
• Execute special projects as assigned and be prepared to assist other team members as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or combination of education and experience
• 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Thorough knowledge of accrual based accounting as well as understanding of financial statements
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Navision Accounting software is preferred
• Experience processing payroll in Paylocity is preferred
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Detail oriented and able to balance multiple projects
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions
• Must have Intermediate Excel skills
• Thorough understanding of GAAP and non-profit accounting principles and practices
• Must maintain the highest standard of accuracy and confidentiality

Salary Range is $73-80K

What we offer:

• Competitive Compensation Package:
  • Competitive Pay, including:
    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous employer match
    • Employee Referral Bonus Program
    • Tuition Assistance
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Medical and Insurance Coverage
    • An employee-only medical plan at no cost to you
    • 4 low-cost employee-only, spouse and/or family member medical plans
    • Vision and Dental coverage
    • Health Savings Account generously funded by the employer and Flexible Spending Account options
    • Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death & Accident Insurance at no cost to you.
    • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
    • Optional Pet Insurance and Legal Shield Identity Theft offering
  • Time Off
    • 15 PTO days, accrued bi-weekly, that increases with length of service
    • 40 hours of Personal/Sick time
    • 8 Company Paid Holidays

This is your chance to join a cohesive and welcoming team and make a difference in our Arizona communities. Join our Mission to alleviate hunger.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and salary requirements to: https://jobs.firstfoodbank.org/

St. Mary’s Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.