Senior Specialist, Senior Accountant - Shared Financial Services at Make-A-Wish America. . Location: Remote. Who We Are: . . Our vision is to grant the wish of every eligible child. Through our mission, we are uniting communities to grant life-changing wishes. As the world’s largest wish-granting organization, we strive to create a sense of community and an environment where we warmly embrace our wish families, volunteers, and colleagues.. . Joining Make-A-Wish means becoming part of a mission that believes in the power of a wish. . . Location:. . Remote positions are open to applicants based anywhere in the continental U.S. Hybrid positions are open to applicants based in the Phoenix, Arizona area. . . Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor employment visas or other immigration processes to attain or maintain employment eligibility.. Position Summary: . . Perform accounting functions for chapters who have elected to use Shared Financial Services (SFS) to ensure financials are recorded accurately and timely. . . . Knowledge and Abilities:. . . . Knowledge of financial accounting including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial statement preparation to ensure accurate, efficient, timely financial reporting and related processes.. . . Effective verbal and written communication skills to network with other departments within the organization, as well as externally, regarding various issues related to the financial reporting process.. . . Familiarity with audit planning processes and procedures.. . . Excellent knowledge of accounting and information systems applications, preferably in a non-profit environment.. . . Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of trust and confidentiality and possess strong business ethics.. . . Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills. . . . Ability to manage time, prioritize, and effectively handle multiple assignments in a deadline driven environment. . . . . Duties & Responsibilities:. . . . Supports chapters in accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely processing. . . . Reviews and approves donation batches that have integrated to NetSuite (financial system) from Raiser’s Edge (donor processing system).. . . Reviews check request for proper coding and approvals. . . . Prepares bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations. . . . Review trial balance for accuracy and completeness. . . . Records and posts journal entries for monthly financial activity. . . . Prepares and analyzes financial reporting package including monthly variance report.. . . Reviews, researches, and analyzes data. Responds to inquiries from chapter staff. . . . Assists with gathering of information and documents for annual audit process. Helps prepare chapter’s audit workbooks and is point of contact for assigned chapters. . . . Assists with creating custom reports and queries in NetSuite, and/or Excel, as requested.. . . Builds and maintains relationships with chapters. . . . Leads month end close process, runs meetings, and serves as main point of contact for portfolio of chapters. . . . Identifies ways to improve processes to be more efficient and effective. . . . Provides support and direction for Accountants and Support Team Staff. . . . Performs other job-related duties, as assigned.. . . . Qualifications:. . . . Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.. . . Minimal 2 years of experience in accounting and/or financial reporting is required.. . . Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications required, including demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Excel.. . . Experience in Salesforce and NetSuite is strongly preferred.. . . Working knowledge of nonprofit organizations strongly preferred.. . . . Working Conditions:. . . . . Ability to thrive in a remote environment. . . . Some travel required. . . . May require work outside a traditional Monday – Friday work week, and outside normal business hours. . . . This Role's Hiring Range. $56,287. - . $66,220. . USD. What We Offer:. . 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 . . . Time Off. . . 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 . . . . . Also.... . . . 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.
Senior Specialist, Senior Accountant - Shared Financial Services at Make-A-Wish America