Save The Family Foundation of Arizona

Senior Accountant

125 E. University Drive

Mesa, AZ

https://savethefamily.org/

Company Description:

Established in 1988, Save the Family Foundation of Arizona is a leading provider of housing, case management, and supportive services to 1000 homeless and impoverished families annually throughout Maricopa County. We work to equip families to overcome underlying issues that lead to homelessness – ensuring stable homes, safe children, and strong families because of our efforts. Join us today to help end family homelessness – volunteer, donate or advocate on behalf of those we serve. We appreciate your interest in Save the Family!

Budget: $10 Million total

• 50% private funding & 50% government funding

Employees: 40

Mission: Equipping families to address poverty, overcome homelessness, and achieve self-sufficiency.

Vision: Communities free from family homelessness, where every person has a safe, affordable place to call home.

Core Values: Save the Family (STF) embraces the worth of all people. We, therefore, stand firm in celebrating diversity in all forms, including all voices in the work we do, and providing opportunities for all to achieve success through an individualized approach to STF services. We believe the following core values define our character and culture and help us evaluate our actions.

• Anti-racism
• Integrity
• Compassion
• Excellence
• Sustainability
• Respect
• Accountability

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Position Description:

The Senior accountant directly report to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for managing an organization’s finances functions and operations. This includes ensuring that other accounting professionals are accurately recording all costs and income, preparing financial reports and reviewing account balance reconciliations. They are responsible for the implementation of approved accounting practices and provide accurate reporting on financial results. Responsible for payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and invoicing/billing areas, including cash receipts, general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.  

Responsibilities:

• Supervising and managing the staff accountants on job duties, deliverables and ensure deadlines are met and the work is accurate.
• Provide support to the annual budgeting process. This includes operating capital budgets, as well as endowment(s).
• Monitor monthly activity against the approved Budget, review with department heads and communicate results to the Controller and CFO.
• Maintain and support contract management systems and facilitate required financial and programmatic reporting.
• Oversee and serve as backup for monthly grant and contract billing.
• Provide documentation and support for audit preparation, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
• Ensure that all restricted grants and spending are accounted appropriately in the finance system and the financial reports, consistent with GAAP and nonprofit accounting guidance.
• Ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions.
• Review, update, and enforce compliance with the organization’s fiscal policies and procedures and implement best practices.
• Assist all Department Heads with special projects as needed.
• Prepares and records asset liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
• Summarizes financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other documents as needed or support.
• Manages and supervises the payroll process and ensures its timely and accurate completion.
• Completes external audit by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts and providing information for auditors.
• Maintains all legal compliance by following all legal requirements.
• Secures financial information by completing database backups as needed.
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Support in Reporting all necessary 1099's for STF and ARM at year-end
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions
• Generate reports for internal use
• Compile figures to assist staff in preparing agency grant requests and contracts
• Assemble work papers for the annual audit
• Adhere to all behavioral General Competencies
• Adhere to STF and ARM policies and procedures

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance/accounting or related field with a minimum (3 – 5) years of relevant direct work experience in accounting including:
  • Not-for-profit or government experience or government experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, and other financial fundamentals.
  • Ability to learn and master all finance utilized systems for control, training and transparency, highly proficient with (Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT) experience or similar nonprofit system.
  • Ability to supervise, train and develop direct report staff accountants.
  • Monitor and ensure all Month – end closing deadlines are complete for review and submission.
  • Grant billing and related reports creation and utilization.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and delivery of financial reporting and audit support.
  • Extensive accounts payable and accounts receivable experience and supervision
  • Research and resolve vendor and customer discrepancies
  • Financial reporting
  • Audit preparation
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Ability to develop and implement effective internal controls
• Demonstrate cultural competence, treat everyone with dignity, celebrate the diversity of our community, and be inclusive of all people in our community and the clients served.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills, including conflict resolution
• Possess a valid Arizona driver’s license, clean driving record and personal vehicle insurance coverage
• 21 years of age or older for liability insurance requirements.
• Must obtain a fingerprint clearance card through the State of Arizona
• Eligible to work in the United States of America

Skills & Attributes

• A demonstrated commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Save the Family
• Foundation of Arizona
• Excellent verbal, written and public presentation communication skills
• Self-starter with excellent time management skills
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Professional in manner and appearance
• Consistently organized and flexible

Location:

• 125 E. University Drive, Mesa, Arizona
• This is a hybrid role – 4 days in the office and 1 day remote.  The first 90 days are 5 days in the office. 

Why consider the opportunity?

• The is an exciting time to join Save the Family! With its recent groundbreaking on the Phoenix Scholar House, STF has received a significant award from the State of Arizona to build a new Affordable Housing project in the heart of Phoenix, which combines Educational Opportunities and Affordable Housing. This will be an increase in STF’s visibility and an amazing service to the community!
• Save The Family’s core value is about embracing the worth of all people. This is an opportunity to make a difference in many people’s lives in our community.
• Providing hope and homes to homeless families since 1988, Save the Family is on track to serve more than 800 families this year.
• An opportunity to take on new challenges, contribute to a new financial implementation for an organization that values compassion and flexibility
• Financially stable & highly respected organization.
• Dedicated Board of 15 who are committed to the Mission.

For more information, please contact:

Colleen Neese                                                                       Noah Walters

Practice Leader                                                                   Senior Recruiter

Duffy Group, Inc.                                                                  Duffy Group, Inc.

(602) 802-8329                                                                   (602) 337-2784

cneese@duffygroup.com                                               nwalters@duffygroup.com

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance/accounting or related field with a minimum (3 – 5) years of relevant direct work experience in accounting including:
  • Not-for-profit or government experience or government experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, and other financial fundamentals.
  • Ability to learn and master all finance utilized systems for control, training and transparency, highly proficient with (Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT) experience or similar nonprofit system.
  • Ability to supervise, train and develop direct report staff accountants.
  • Monitor and ensure all Month – end closing deadlines are complete for review and submission.
  • Grant billing and related reports creation and utilization.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and delivery of financial reporting and audit support.
  • Extensive accounts payable and accounts receivable experience and supervision
  • Research and resolve vendor and customer discrepancies
  • Financial reporting
  • Audit preparation
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Ability to develop and implement effective internal controls
• Demonstrate cultural competence, treat everyone with dignity, celebrate the diversity of our community, and be inclusive of all people in our community and the clients served.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills, including conflict resolution
• Possess a valid Arizona driver’s license, clean driving record and personal vehicle insurance coverage
• 21 years of age or older for liability insurance requirements.
• Must obtain a fingerprint clearance card through the State of Arizona
• Eligible to work in the United States of America

Skills & Attributes

• A demonstrated commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Save the Family
• Foundation of Arizona
• Excellent verbal, written and public presentation communication skills
• Self-starter with excellent time management skills
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Professional in manner and appearance
• Consistently organized and flexible

Email your resume to nwalters@duffygroup.com and include your availability for a brief call