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Make-A-Wish America · 1 day ago

Senior Specialist, Senior Accountant - Shared Financial Services

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$56K/yr - $66K/yr

2+ years exp

Make-A-Wish America is the world's largest wish-granting organization, dedicated to uniting communities to grant life-changing wishes. The role involves performing accounting functions for chapters using Shared Financial Services, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and support for various accounting tasks.

CharityChildrenHealth CareNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supports chapters in accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely processing

Reviews and approves donation batches that have integrated to NetSuite (financial system) from Raiser's Edge (donor processing system)

Reviews check request for proper coding and approvals

Prepares bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations

Review trial balance for accuracy and completeness

Records and posts journal entries for monthly financial activity

Prepares and analyzes financial reporting package including monthly variance report

Reviews, researches, and analyzes data. Responds to inquiries from chapter staff

Assists with gathering of information and documents for annual audit process. Helps prepare chapter's audit workbooks and is point of contact for assigned chapters

Assists with creating custom reports and queries in NetSuite, and/or Excel, as requested

Builds and maintains relationships with chapters

Leads month end close process, runs meetings, and serves as main point of contact for portfolio of chapters

Identifies ways to improve processes to be more efficient and effective

Provides support and direction for Accountants and Support Team Staff

Performs other job-related duties, as assigned

Qualification

Financial accountingGAAPMicrosoft ExcelNetSuiteSalesforceFinancial reportingBusiness ethicsCommunication skillsCritical thinkingTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required

Minimal 2 years of experience in accounting and/or financial reporting is required

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications required, including demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of financial accounting including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial statement preparation to ensure accurate, efficient, timely financial reporting and related processes

Effective verbal and written communication skills to network with other departments within the organization, as well as externally, regarding various issues related to the financial reporting process

Familiarity with audit planning processes and procedures

Excellent knowledge of accounting and information systems applications, preferably in a non-profit environment

Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of trust and confidentiality and possess strong business ethics

Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills

Ability to manage time, prioritize, and effectively handle multiple assignments in a deadline driven environment