Make-A-Wish America

Senior Accountant, Shared Financial Services

Make-A-Wish America

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $56,287 - $66,220 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Perform accounting functions for chapters who have elected to use Shared Financial Services (SFS) to ensure financials are recorded accurately and timely.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
accountingfinancial reportingbank reconciliationsjournal entriesfinancial analysisvariance reportingdata analysiscustom reportsqueriesmonth end close
Soft Skills
relationship buildingleadershipcommunicationprocess improvementsupportdirection
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance