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Hybrid Sr Accountant | Join a mission-driven organization that is forward-focused with incredible benefits!
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Mady Privatsky
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and sending us your resume.
Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are a well-established, mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening Arizona communities and supporting initiatives that create meaningful, long-term impact.
Our organization partners with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, public-sector entities, and other stakeholders to help advance programs that improve the well-being of individuals and communities across the state.
In addition to our core organization, we support affiliated nonprofit programs through financial and administrative services, including accounting, grant administration, and fiscal sponsorship. This provides our team with the opportunity to work across a diverse range of programs, funding sources, and organizational needs.
We are a collaborative, people-focused organization that values integrity, accountability, innovation, and a genuine commitment to the communities we serve.
Why join us?
Up to $110K salary, depending on experience
Hybrid schedule
Flexible working hours
Strong retirement contribution
Employer-paid health and dental coverage
Separate PTO and sick time
Approximately 3–4 weeks of vacation
Collaborative, mission-driven environment
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact while improving accounting processes
Significant exposure to automation, systems, and process improvement
Small, close-knit organization with an established accounting and operations team
Job Details
General Accounting
Maintain and update the chart of accounts, including revenue, expense, fund, program, grant, and account code combinations.
Prepare and record monthly fixed and variable journal entries as part of the month-end close.
Analyze general ledger accounts and monthly financial statements for accuracy.
Research variances and prepare correcting journal entries when necessary.
Prepare monthly financial statements and monitor automated reporting processes to ensure jobs are completed accurately.
Troubleshoot accounting and reporting issues within automated workflows.
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, investment, petty cash, and credit card accounts.
Review accounts payable activity, including invoice coding, vendor setup, W-9 documentation, and disbursement authorization.
Prepare annual 1099 reporting.
Monitor cash flow and account balances to ensure sufficient funds are available for operating expenses.
Monitor bank activity, including ACH and wire deposits, and record transactions appropriately.
Review and post daily check and cash deposits.
Monitor accounting controls and procedures for compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiency.
Support annual financial audits by preparing schedules, statements, spreadsheets, and supporting documentation.
Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses as requested.
Participate in special projects and other accounting initiatives.
Grant & Program Accounting
Manage post-award grant accounting processes by reviewing grant and contract agreements and identifying financial reporting and compliance requirements.
Maintain grant reporting calendars and monitor deadlines.
Monitor grant budgets and spending activity.
Process expenditure requests and reimbursement submissions for applicable funding programs.
Monitor grant-funded expenses and identify potential budget issues.
Prepare billing invoices and supporting documentation for reimbursement-based grants.
Record accounts receivable associated with reimbursement grants and monitor collections.
Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation for grant expenditures.
Work with program and project teams to answer financial questions and explain financial reports.
Help educate internal stakeholders on how to interpret and understand financial statements and reports.
Accounting Automation
One of the most unique aspects of this position is the organization's high level of accounting automation.
The team produces a large volume of financial reporting across numerous entities and programs, making automated workflows an important part of the accounting function.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable working at the intersection of accounting and technology and may have experience with:
VBA / Excel automation
Power Apps
C
Other programming or scripting languages
Automated reporting processes
Data validation and reconciliation
Troubleshooting automated accounting workflows
Identifying mismatched data or columns within automated processes
Understanding how changes to source data can impact downstream reporting
You do not need to be a software developer. The organization is looking for an accountant who is technically curious and can understand enough code and system logic to identify where an issue may be occurring and help determine how to resolve it.
If you are a CPA who also enjoys coding, automation, Excel, and making accounting processes more efficient, this could be an especially strong fit.
What We're Looking For
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Active CPA license.
At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
Strong understanding of general accounting principles and GAAP.
Hands-on experience with journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
Intermediate-level experience with VBA or another programming language.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to troubleshoot issues and investigate discrepancies independently.
Ability to identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
Preferred
Public accounting or nonprofit accounting experience.
Experience with foundation, government, or grant accounting.
Experience working with multiple entities, funds, programs, or segments.
Experience with MIP Fund Accounting.
Experience with Power Apps or similar automation tools.
Experience working with highly automated accounting/reporting environments.
Advanced Excel, VBA, or data-analysis capabilities.
Candidates coming from public accounting are welcome, provided they have meaningful hands-on accounting experience beyond audit work.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
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our LinkedIn page!
Job details:
Hybrid Sr Accountant | Join a mission-driven organization that is forward-focused with incredible benefits!
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Mady Privatsky
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are a well-established, mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening Arizona communities and supporting initiatives that create meaningful, long-term impact.
Our organization partners with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, public-sector entities, and other stakeholders to help advance programs that improve the well-being of individuals and communities across the state.
In addition to our core organization, we support affiliated nonprofit programs through financial and administrative services, including accounting, grant administration, and fiscal sponsorship. This provides our team with the opportunity to work across a diverse range of programs, funding sources, and organizational needs.
We are a collaborative, people-focused organization that values integrity, accountability, innovation, and a genuine commitment to the communities we serve.
Why join us?
Up to $110K salary, depending on experience
Hybrid schedule
Flexible working hours
Strong retirement contribution
Employer-paid health and dental coverage
Separate PTO and sick time
Approximately 3–4 weeks of vacation
Collaborative, mission-driven environment
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact while improving accounting processes
Significant exposure to automation, systems, and process improvement
Small, close-knit organization with an established accounting and operations team
Job Details
General Accounting
Maintain and update the chart of accounts, including revenue, expense, fund, program, grant, and account code combinations.
Prepare and record monthly fixed and variable journal entries as part of the month-end close.
Analyze general ledger accounts and monthly financial statements for accuracy.
Research variances and prepare correcting journal entries when necessary.
Prepare monthly financial statements and monitor automated reporting processes to ensure jobs are completed accurately.
Troubleshoot accounting and reporting issues within automated workflows.
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, investment, petty cash, and credit card accounts.
Review accounts payable activity, including invoice coding, vendor setup, W-9 documentation, and disbursement authorization.
Prepare annual 1099 reporting.
Monitor cash flow and account balances to ensure sufficient funds are available for operating expenses.
Monitor bank activity, including ACH and wire deposits, and record transactions appropriately.
Review and post daily check and cash deposits.
Monitor accounting controls and procedures for compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiency.
Support annual financial audits by preparing schedules, statements, spreadsheets, and supporting documentation.
Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses as requested.
Participate in special projects and other accounting initiatives.
Grant & Program Accounting
Manage post-award grant accounting processes by reviewing grant and contract agreements and identifying financial reporting and compliance requirements.
Maintain grant reporting calendars and monitor deadlines.
Monitor grant budgets and spending activity.
Process expenditure requests and reimbursement submissions for applicable funding programs.
Monitor grant-funded expenses and identify potential budget issues.
Prepare billing invoices and supporting documentation for reimbursement-based grants.
Record accounts receivable associated with reimbursement grants and monitor collections.
Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation for grant expenditures.
Work with program and project teams to answer financial questions and explain financial reports.
Help educate internal stakeholders on how to interpret and understand financial statements and reports.
Accounting Automation
One of the most unique aspects of this position is the organization's high level of accounting automation.
The team produces a large volume of financial reporting across numerous entities and programs, making automated workflows an important part of the accounting function.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable working at the intersection of accounting and technology and may have experience with:
VBA / Excel automation
Power Apps
C
Other programming or scripting languages
Automated reporting processes
Data validation and reconciliation
Troubleshooting automated accounting workflows
Identifying mismatched data or columns within automated processes
Understanding how changes to source data can impact downstream reporting
You do not need to be a software developer. The organization is looking for an accountant who is technically curious and can understand enough code and system logic to identify where an issue may be occurring and help determine how to resolve it.
If you are a CPA who also enjoys coding, automation, Excel, and making accounting processes more efficient, this could be an especially strong fit.
What We're Looking For
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Active CPA license.
At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
Strong understanding of general accounting principles and GAAP.
Hands-on experience with journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
Intermediate-level experience with VBA or another programming language.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to troubleshoot issues and investigate discrepancies independently.
Ability to identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
Preferred
Public accounting or nonprofit accounting experience.
Experience with foundation, government, or grant accounting.
Experience working with multiple entities, funds, programs, or segments.
Experience with MIP Fund Accounting.
Experience with Power Apps or similar automation tools.
Experience working with highly automated accounting/reporting environments.
Advanced Excel, VBA, or data-analysis capabilities.
Candidates coming from public accounting are welcome, provided they have meaningful hands-on accounting experience beyond audit work.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
Want to learn more about this role
and Jobot?
Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page!
Salary : $95,000 - $110,000