Job Description

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in the Finance Department and in the overall mission of our non-profit. This position is responsible for assisting in bi-weekly payroll processing, month-end close and completing monthly account reconciliations.

Essential Functions

• Assist in bi-weekly payroll process including employee updates, timecard policy adherence, and timecard approvals.
• Generate reports to support payroll activities
• Calculate and post journal entries for payroll and 401(k) withholdings
• Oversee annual workers comp audit through a partnership with HR
• Prepare requested documents and respond to inquiries for the 401(k) audit
• Calculate insurance and post journal entries for monthly invoices
• Prepare monthly journal entries with corresponding support as part of month end close
• Review accuracy of accounts payable invoices for proper coding and approvals
• Assist Staff Accountant I with corporate credit card program
• Reconcile and analyze balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure transactions are recorded accurately
• Assist with incoming donations, processing, and developing streamline processes for revenue.
• Order and oversee proper controls of company gift cards
• Process and log daily donations received via mail
• Assists the team with external audit and single audit
• Other duties as assigned

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all internal/external customers of St. Mary’s Food Bank with an excellent service experience.

Scope and Complexity

May interact with all levels of leadership, employees, agency representatives, community neighbors, volunteers, external vendors, and clients.

Physical Demands/Environment Factors

• Ability to focus on detailed financial data for extended periods.
• Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking.
• May be required to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
• Standard business hours, with additional hours required during month-end or audit periods.
• Work is performed primarily in an office setting within a shared workspace environment.

Minimum Qualifications (Examples listed)

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or combination of education and experience
• 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Thorough knowledge of accrual-based accounting as well as understanding of financial statements
• Working Knowledge of the following (not required but preferred):
  • Microsoft Navision (Accounting Software)
  • NetSuite
  • Paylocity
  • Solver
• Thorough understanding of GAAP and non-profit accounting principles and practices
• Must maintain the highest standard of accuracy and confidentiality
• Ability to take initiative and work independently to establish and manage work priorities, activities and timelines to achieve results
• Detail oriented and able to balance multiple projects

Skills and Abilities

• Be a Team Player with a positive, approachable and friendly attitude.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills
• Exhibits sound judgment and swift decision-making skills
• Exhibit strong attention to detail
• Moderate Ability to use Microsoft Products (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)
• Can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to think creatively and come up with solutions.
• Strong work ethic, ability to learn quickly and adapt to change

Preferred Qualifications

• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish (preferred not required).

What we offer:

• Competitive Compensation Package:
  • Competitive Pay, including:
    • Annual Salary: $60,000-65,000
    • Tuition Assistance
    • Employee Referral Bonus Program
    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous employer match
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Medical and Insurance Coverage
    • An employee-only medical plan at no cost to you
    • 4 low-cost employee-only, spouse and/or family member medical plans
    • Vision and Dental coverage
    • Health Savings Account generously funded by the employer and Flexible Spending Account options
    • Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death & Accident Insurance at no cost to you.
    • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
    • Optional Pet Insurance and Legal Shield Identity Theft offering
  • Time Off
    • 15 PTO days, accrued bi-weekly, that increases with length of service
    • 40 hours of Personal/Sick time
    • 8 Company Paid Holidays

St. Mary’s Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

This is your chance to join a cohesive and welcoming team and make a difference in our Arizona communities. Join our Mission to alleviate hunger.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and salary requirements to: https://www.stmarysfoodbank.org/careers/

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