Make-A-Wish America · 19 hours ago
Specialist, Accountant - Shared Financial Services
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$51K/yr - $55K/yr
1+ years expMake-A-Wish America is the world's largest wish-granting organization, dedicated to granting the wishes of eligible children. The Specialist, Accountant role involves performing accounting functions for chapters utilizing Shared Financial Services to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and related processes.
CharityChildrenHealth CareNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support chapters using SFS in accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely processing
Commit donation batches to Salesforce and post to NetSuite (financial system), the general ledger
Review of check requests for proper coding and approvals
Prepare bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations for review
Records journal entries for monthly financial activity
Prepare financial reporting package including monthly variance report
Reviews, researches, and analyzes data. Responds to inquiries from chapter staff
Assist with gathering of information and documents for annual audit process. Helps prepare chapter's audit workbooks
Assist with running custom reports and queries in NetSuite, and/or Excel, as requested
Builds and maintains relationships with chapters
Provides support for Support Team Staff
Performs other job-related duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
Minimal experience in accounting and/or financial reporting is acceptable with a related educational degree. Experience in excess of one year is helpful
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications required, including demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Excel
Preferred
Experience in Salesforce and NetSuite is helpful
Working knowledge of nonprofit organizations strongly preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit package, effective day 1: Medical, Vision•, Dental•, Wellness
Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options
Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Make-A-Wish America
Short Term Disability•, Long Term Disability• and Life Insurance
Additional Insurance Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance through Figo
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match after one year of service
Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
The organization will send a laptop, 24" monitor, and a docking station/adaptor to new hires
Up to 15 PTO days
10 Sick Days
11 Paid Holidays
2 Volunteer Days after one year of service
2 Personal Days accrued annually
Parental Leave
Employee Awards and Recognition Programs
Individual and Leadership Development
Discounts and special offers for theme parks, events, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets
Monthly premiums paid for the employee for vision, dental, and short/long term disability.
Company
Make-A-Wish America
Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Diane Kuppermann
President & CEO
Joan Mazak
President/CEO
Recent News
2025-12-01
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