The Accounting Manager manages the Organization’s accounting transactions and maintains standards of performance. In addition to ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, this position will provide accurate, timely and relevant recording, reporting and analysis of financial information. The Accounting Manager assists the Senior Accounting Director in the implementation of accounting policies, manage the general ledger and act as a point-of-contact for audits. |
JOB RESPONSBILITIES |
- Enters financial transactions utilizing fund accounting practices
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- Reviews sub-ledger transactions for accuracy and serving as backup for Account Payables, Account Receivables and Payroll
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- Prepares reports on financial activities, such as income statements, Organization finance metrics
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- Reconciles bank accounts to ensure accuracy and identifies/mitigates potential risks
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- Manages Fixed Assets module and inventory
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- Enters all reoccurring journal entries as needed
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- Oversees all vendor contracts including conducting cost analyses, renewals and performance
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- Prepares grant budgets and subsequent billings and reporting
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- Maintains petty cash account
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- Prepares schedules and assists the Senior Accounting Director with preparation for annual audit
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- Manages school financials and reporting according to AZ Department of Education guidelines
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- Assists with onboarding and training of staff regarding Accounting policies and procedures
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- Identifies and implements efficient solutions to automate finance processes and systems
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- Prepares budgets and provides reports to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and risks in order to make strategic decisions
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- Encourages BGCAZ “Rules of Engagement” and incorporates into day to day interactions with staff
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EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE and CERTIFICATION |
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from accredited College/University
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar Accounting role
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KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY and SKILLS |
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel power-user)
- Highly detail oriented
- Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation.
- Knowledge of GAAP and FASB rules and regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, coordinate and direct multiple activities with varied deadlines and deliver in a timely manner
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze complex information and recommend efficient, practical and high impact solutions/systems.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively while demonstrating emotional intelligence
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WORKING CONDITIONS and DRIVING |
- Travel between BGCAZ Branches, schools and community sites is required
- Work is performed in our Program Services Center-Administrative offices
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