Accounting Specialist

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Accountant provides accounting, finance, and operational support for the Finance Department. The primary responsibility of this position is to maintain accurate and precise records of the financial activity of the organization, while ensuring that accounting standards, policies, and procedures are followed with consistency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Resource Management:

• Ensures the maintenance of accurate and timely financial records by entering, processing, and reconciling transactions in accordance with established procedures and formats.
• Demonstrates knowledge of general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and journal maintenance.
• Processes all financial transactions and reports through administrative systems consistent with Club policies and procedures.
• Reconciles all cash accounts and other balance sheet accounts on a regular basis.
• Develops and maintains collaborative partnerships with Club staff, consultants, vendors, auditors, and service providers.
• Assists CFO to maintain accurate and organized filing systems for all vendors, clients, and fixed assets.
• Assists in compiling regular financial reports (budget variance reports, general ledger updates, etc.) to support decision-making.
• Assists with payroll as directed.
• Monitors day-to-day accounting processes to identify opportunities for quality improvement.

• Assists with annual audit and special projects as directed.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Supports and mirrors the culture, mission, values, and core beliefs of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale.
• Promotes an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Required:

• Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or another related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with general ledger, reconciliations, receivables, and payables.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and internal/external customer service skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite applications and finance information platforms.
• Flawless ethics and integrity.
• Safety oriented mindset.

Recommended:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or another related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with financial statements.
• Experience in a non-profit setting.
• In-depth understanding of GAAP.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. The phrases “occasionally”, “regularly”, and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “occasionally” means up to 1/3 of working time, “regularly” means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and “frequently” means 2/3 and more of working time.

• Must be able to frequently work for long hours at a computer.

• Must be able to regularly deal with normal levels of stress.
• Must be able to occasionally stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds and in a safe and sound manner.
• Must be able to work special events.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Typical office environment.
• Must be able to complete work satisfactorily despite significant, frequent distractions throughout the workday.
• Frequent deadlines.
• Workload may fluctuate throughout the year.

JOB PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS (I CARE)

• INTEGRITY – We are authentic, honest, and transparent; we strive to do the right thing every day, every time.
• COLLABORATION – We work effectively within and across teams, with engaged and empowered people to accomplish our goals; we celebrate success together.
• ACCOUNTABILITY – We do what we say and hold each other to the highest standards; we are impeccable stewards of all our resources.
• RESPECT – We honor diversity and inclusion, treat others with respect, and express gratitude; we embrace alternative ways of thinking.
• EXCELLENCE – We prioritize safety, excel in service delivery, rigorously measure impact, and work to continuously improve; We are innovative.