Senior Staff Accountant

Job Summary

The Senior Staff Accountant performs professional level accounting work and assists with internal and external audits. Employee works with some independence subject to established United Way Tucson and Southern Arizona policies and procedures, referring to supervisor for consultation on significant deviations or unusual programs. Position reports to the Controller, Finance.

All United Way Tucson and Southern Arizona (UWTSA) programs and strategies work toward
eliminating racial, ethnic, and socio-economic disparities for an educated, thriving, and equitable
community.

United Way offers competitive wages and a generous benefits packet with employer contributions for full time employees including medical, dental, 401K, HRA, PTO, 13 paid holidays, and opportunities for educational and professional development. For more information about our organization, see www.unitedwaytucson.org.

Salary range: $60,000 - $65,000/annually

Reconciliation of Subsidiary Ledgers to General Ledger

• Reconcile monthly bank statements for all cash and investment accounts, research outstanding checks over 90 days, create and issue returned check notices.
• Verify and reconcile various accounts to the general ledger on a monthly basis, including allocations payable, suspense/audit account(s), pledges receivable accounts, and many others.

Accounting Administration

• Conduct annual fixed asset inventory, maintain records, and make changes when necessary for acquisition or disposal of property.

• Confirm payments to agencies when requested by independent auditors.

Payroll Processing

• Bi-weekly payroll processing and manual payroll checks as necessary.
Customer Service

• Provides excellent customer service as a component of all job duties.
• Responds professionally to requests for information in a positive and timely manner.

Administrative Functions

• Perform duties in accordance with UWTSA policies and procedures such as attending staff meetings, completing accurate and timely timesheets and expense reports and POs as assigned.
• Assist in developing policies, procedures, schedules, and assignments to support department and/or organizational goals and objectives.

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited university or college, 2-4 years of progressively responsible professional level accounting experience, not-for-profit preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of the accepted principles and practices of accounting and auditing and their application to fund accounting systems.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.

POLICY STATEMENT

The United Way Tucson and Southern Arizona is an equal opportunity employer. We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take action to ensure equal opportunity, and all candidates are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.