Staff Accountant (Tucson) - Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona Inc

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc. (CCS) is thriving! For 90 years, CCS has focused its mission to strengthen families, support communities, provide compassionate services, and deliver excellence. Providing Help. Creating Hope. Serving All.

We credit our continued success to our valuable employees! If you want to make a difference, help people, and serve your community, we want YOU to join our team! For more information visit our website at: www.ccs-soaz.org.

OVERVIEW

Applies accounting principles to prepare financial reports, compile financial statements, analyze financial data and ensure financial compliance. Maintains and executes a variety of financial procedures, including month end and year end general ledger closings, balance sheet account reconciliations, Payroll, Account Receivables, Account Payables, Cash management, Budgeting, Tax, Audit, Forecasting, Analytical Analysis and Financial Statement Reporting. Position may from time to time be stressful and require a high demand of performance. May perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follows Catholic Community Services established accounting policy and procedures
• Reconciles assigned balance sheet and revenue and expense accounts in accordance with the company's accounting policy and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Prepares and maintains sub-ledgers; reconciles subledgers monthly to the general ledger, including researching and resolving differences
• Initiates and processes journal entries into the general ledger
• Responsible for maintaining financial procedures and confirming financial compliance
• Prepares and submits billings to funding sources in accordance with contractual requirements
• Prepares and posts monthly expense allocations
• Prepares and posts payroll and payroll-related expenses, including reclassifying entries
• Prepares and maintains schedules and documentation for external auditors
• Provides customer service, including answering accounting questions, researching financial information, and interpreting financial data
• Uses Microsoft Dynamics to process, record, and report accounting data
• Prepares monthly financial statements and financial summaries for various agencies
• Assists Program Directors in the preparation and interpretation of the annual budget
• Exercises professional judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations
• May drive personal or agency vehicle on company business

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Suitable work experience may be considered as transferable skills in order to meet minimum requirements of the position and will be considered by the Executive Director of Human Resources.

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting
• 3 to 4 years of directly-related experience
• Proven proficiency in accounting, 10-Key, typing, and Microsoft Excel
  • Must pass the CCS Bookkeeping and 10-Key exam
• Proven ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks/assignments and meet deadlines
• Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail
• Proven strong communication skills - oral, and written are clear, concise, and in an organized fashion using appropriate style, grammar and tone
• Proven record of excellent customer service and teamwork

REGULATORY

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver license, proof of insurance, and 39-month motor vehicle report
• Ability to obtain and maintain Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and FBI National Criminal Records History Report (employer paid)
• Pass pre-employment drug screen (incudes marijuana, regardless of recreational use laws) (employer paid)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of directly-related experience or 2+ years in public accounting
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Accounting System
• Proficient knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations
• Proficient knowledge of OMB A-133 Compliance

The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

We are an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer for all individuals. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.