Lead Accountant

Lead Accountant

$85000 - $100000 per year | Mesa, AZ | On-site | Permanent

Leading Non Profit with growth opportunities

Compassion, impactful mission for communities throughout Arizona

Senior Staff Accountant

Location:

Mesa, AZ

Industry: Mission-Driven / Nonprofit Organization

Employment Type:

Full-Time | On-site

Our client is a well-established, mission-driven organization serving the greater Phoenix area. They support diverse programs funded through a combination of government contracts, grants, donations, and program revenue. The finance team plays a critical role in ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and transparency across the organization’s operations.

The Senior Staff Accountant is a key contributor within the Accounting & Finance team, responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of financial activities.

Reporting to the CFO, this role provides oversight and review of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Staff Accountant functions, while supporting the general ledger, month-end close, audits, and financial reporting. The position operates within a complex, multi-fund environment and requires strong attention to detail, organization, and collaboration.

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations across AP, AR, and Staff Accountant functions
• Review invoices, payments, deposits, allocations, journal entries, and reconciliations for accuracy and compliance
• Maintain integrity of the general ledger and support month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation

• Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Prepare supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
• Support restricted and unrestricted fund accounting, including grants and deferred revenue
• Assist with financial reports related to contracts, grants, and funding sources

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, documentation, and controls
• Support implementation and optimization of accounting systems and automation tools
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation

• Partner with Program, HR, Operations, and Development teams to ensure accurate coding and timely processing
• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support to accounting staff
• Promote consistency, quality, and a collaborative team environment

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• Experience:
  
  3-5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Experience with AP and AR functions
• Exposure to nonprofit, fund accounting, grants, or multi-fund environments preferred
• Experience supporting GAAP financial reporting
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Experience reviewing or supporting the work of other accounting staff preferred

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness and employee support programs
• Supportive, professional team environment

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