Sr Accountant/ Staff Accountant

Position Title: Sr Accountant/ Staff Accountant

A national education nonprofit started as a philanthropic effort, grew into a mission-driven organization, and has expanded deliberately over the last 20 years. The organization has an accounting role open for a professional who wants finance work to connect directly to better outcomes for students and educators. The Sr Accountant/ Staff Accountant supports the general ledger, accounts payable, cash receipts, reconciliations, and federal grant compliance, working alongside the Senior Director of Finance and a collaborative finance leadership team.

The culture is professional, focused, and service-oriented, with a small, dedicated group where many team members have been in place for years. Growth is strategic rather than rapid, which keeps the mission and partners at the center of every decision. The position is remote for candidates in the Phoenix Valley, with one in-office day each week for the team meeting, which may taper over time. Performance-based annual reviews and raises are part of the role.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000 / Year DOE

Sr Accountant/ Staff Accountant Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Director of Finance in managing the general ledger and preparing monthly bank and account reconciliations
• Support the accounts payable process, including coding expenses, processing payments, and identifying fixed assets for capitalization
• Review and process employee expense reimbursements and manage company credit card use
• Manage the cash receipts process in conjunction with the Contracts and Billing Manager
• Assist with the federal grant drawdown process and help ensure compliance with federal grant regulations under Uniform Guidance
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and reporting budget to actuals to the CFO and executive team
• Assist with the annual audit and financial statements, including preparing schedules, responding to external auditor requests, and supporting tax filings as needed
• Research, develop, and implement process improvements that enhance workflow while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Respond to all inquiries within one business day and complete additional accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as assigned by organizational leadership
  
  

Sr Accountant/ Staff Accountant Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• At least 3 years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Residence within 25 miles of the Phoenix Valley, AZ, with the ability to work in the Scottsdale office one day per week
• Ability to travel fewer than 10 days per year for organizational events
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar financial management software is preferred
• Experience with nonprofit accounting and federal grants is strongly preferred
• Education-related finance and operations experience is strongly preferred
• A CPA and/or MBA is preferred
  
  

Benefits

• 401(k) with an employer match, eligible after 30 days
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, eligible after 30 days, with a Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO medical plan
• Two weeks of vacation for employees with 1 to 3 years of tenure
• Six days of paid sick leave
• Ten paid holidays
• Remote work arrangement for candidates in the Phoenix Valley
• Annual performance-based reviews with raises averaging 3% to 5%
  
  

Accountants with GAAP expertise and an interest in nonprofit finance and federal grant work should apply today to bring their skills to a mission that improves education for students.