Staff Accountant / Non-Profit

Ability360 continues a 40-year tradition of offering and promoting programs to empower people with all disabilities to take personal responsibility so that they may achieve or continue independent lifestyles within the community.

Ability360 is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation. Through its comprehensive programs, Ability360 touches the lives of individuals with disabilities and addresses the disability concerns of their family members, co-workers and employers.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Staff Accountant will play a vital role in supporting the daily financial operations of Ability360. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end close, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for a mission-driven professional passionate about contributing to the nonprofit sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process daily accounting transactions, including journal entries and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.


• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including data entry, vendor communications, and reconciliations.


• Manage a portfolio of grants by maintaining detailed financial records, monitoring expenditures, processing invoices, and ensuring compliance with grant-specific requirements.


• Assist with the weekly payroll process, including calculating sick and travel time, and entering new hire information into ADP.


• Serve as a backup for various accounting functions to ensure continuity of operations.


• Ensure compliance with internal policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and relevant financial regulations.


• Stay informed of changes in accounting standards and nonprofit financial regulations to support ongoing compliance and efficiency.


• Assist in annual audit preparation by compiling and providing required financial documentation and reports.


• Perform additional finance and administrative duties as assigned by the Controller.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.


• Prior experience in payroll


• Solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles and practices.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.


• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge

• Prior accounting experience in a nonprofit organization.


• Experience working within a home care service environment preferred.


• Experience in billing.


• Working knowledge of nonprofit and fund accounting principles.


• Excellent interpersonal skills with a consistent, respectful, and professional communication style.


• Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.


• Strong multitasking capabilities and a commitment to completing tasks accurately and on time.


• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Ability360’s Affirmative Action Policy

Ability360 abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60- 741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that Ability360 take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Further, Ability360 will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of any protected status under federal and Arizona law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination and Employment Act, State Executive Order No. 75-5, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

When applying for a job and being considered for employment, applicants are given a form prescribed by the US Department of Labor Office for Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) asking him or her to voluntarily disclose whether he or she has a disability. Applicants may complete this form understanding that the information on it is kept separate from their application materials or any subsequent personnel file. The information is for statistical purposes only as required by Federal law. An applicant who completes the form is not guaranteed a job or any special preference for a job.

Reasonable Accommodation

Any employee, whether full or part-time, who requests a workplace modification or an alteration in policies, practices or procedures for purposes of providing an accommodation based on disability and performing the essential functions of the job is accommodated pursuant to Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Ability360 is Fragrance Free!

Please do not wear scented products at Ability360 while at work, meetings, and/or events.