Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance

Victim Witness Services for Northern Arizona (VWS) is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and experienced Accountant to support the financial operations of our nonprofit organization. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing accounting processes, supporting grant compliance, and preparing financial reports that promote fiscal accountability and organizational sustainability.

The ideal candidate is analytical, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple financial responsibilities in a fast-paced nonprofit environment. This individual will work closely with agency leadership to ensure accurate financial information, efficient accounting practices, and compliance with applicable financial regulations and funding requirements.

• Maintain accurate and complete financial records using Quick Books Online.
• Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and other accounting transactions.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including vendor payments, invoices, and expense documentation.
• Assist with monthly and annual financial closing procedures.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are accurately classified by program, grant, and funding source.
• Monitor cash flow, account balances, and financial activity.
• Identify discrepancies and implement appropriate corrections.

• Track expenditures and revenues associated with federal, state, tribal, and private grants.
• Ensure expenses are properly allocated, documented, and recorded according to grant requirements.
• Prepare financial reports, reimbursement requests, and supporting documentation for grant funders.
• Assist with grant budget development, monitoring, and reconciliation.
• Support compliance with applicable grant regulations, including federal Uniform Guidance requirements.
• Work with program leadership to monitor grant spending and identify potential budget variances.

• Prepare monthly financial statements and internal financial reports for leadership.
• Assist with the development and monitoring of annual organizational and program budgets.
• Analyze budget-to-actual results and communicate significant variances.
• Support financial forecasting and organizational financial planning.
• Provide accurate financial information to assist leadership in making informed decisions.

• Review payroll-related accounting entries and reconcile payroll expenses and liabilities.
• Coordinate with human resources and payroll personnel to ensure accurate financial records.
• Maintain documentation for employee reimbursements, vendor payments, and other financial transactions.
• Support improvements to accounting systems, internal controls, and financial procedures.
• Assist with maintaining financial policies and procedures.

• Prepare financial schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for annual audits and federal Single Audits.
• Assist auditors by providing requested records and responding to accounting-related inquiries.
• Maintain organized financial records in accordance with applicable retention requirements.
• Support compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), nonprofit accounting standards, and organizational policies.
• Assist with preparation of financial information for required tax filings and regulatory reports.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant accounting experience.
• Minimum of three years of professional accounting experience.
• Proficiency with accounting software, preferably Quick Books Online.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including financial analysis and reconciliation.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and standard accounting procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience working in nonprofit accounting or grant-funded organizations.
• Familiarity with federal grant accounting and 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance).
• Experience preparing documentation for financial audits or…