Full Charge Bookkeeper

STARS - Scottsdale Training & Rehabilitation Services is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join our Finance department as a Full Charge Bookkeeper. Incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting activities within the non-profit organization.

• Monday - Friday, hybrid schedule
• Full-time opportunity
• Competitive pay
• Paid training including certifications and continuing education
• Paid holidays

The Full Charge Bookkeeper will maintain the business financial ledger, prepare financial statements, and record complex transactions in a timely and accurate manner. They will receive general direction regarding routine and standard transactions as well as specific instruction regarding non-routine and sensitive matters. They will also work with outside experts, such as certified public accountants (CPA), and report directly to the CFO.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the CFO in providing support for the organization's fiscal operations.
• Process and maintain all aspects of accounts payable.
• Prepare and submit all billings for services rendered.
• Assist in the collection of accounts receivable.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations as part of the monthly/annual close processes.
• Prepare monthly/annual financial reports for management.
• Maintain the fixed asset system.
• Reconcile all bank accounts and petty cash; investigate differences; manage outstanding checks.
• Assist in annual audit preparation and other compliance reporting.
• Obtain and maintain Form W-9 files to be used for preparation and filing of 1099 forms.
• Respond to inquiries and requests for information from employees, outside agencies/vendors, and external auditors.
• Develop and maintain documentation for financial processes.
• Prepare and distribute client attendance, client/staff ratio reports, and other program reports, as required.
• Monitor, research, and analyze donation and pledge activity.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing principles.
• Knowledge of Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) billing procedures and reporting standards.
• Proficient with the full MS Office suite.
• Skilled in accounting system maintenance and troubleshooting common system problems.
• Skilled in preparing journal entries and reconciling cash and other balance sheet accounts.
• Knowledge of non-profit and accrual accounting preferred.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong organization, planning, and time-management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and to develop, document, interpret, and train others on accounting policies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and implement solutions to complex accounting issues.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related field and/or equivalent experience, licenses, certifications required. A minimum of five years of accounting experience is required. OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
• Must have knowledge of GAAP reporting requirements.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliation processes, journal entries, and other day-to-day bookkeeping activities.
• Experience with MS Office Suite; Expert level experience in Excel required.
• Strong knowledge of Accounting software applications. QuickBooks experience is highly preferred.
• Prior experience with non-profit agency fund accounting with fiscal operations preferred.
• Experience with budget development, DDD, and Vocational Rehabilitation billing systems a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Strong team environment
• Professional growth opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off, holiday pay, and sick time benefits
• 403b retirement plan with company matching
• Short- and long-term disability insurance

About Scottsdale Training and Rehabilitation Services:

STARS is a non-profit organization in Scottsdale that serves youth and adults with developmental disabilities along with their families. Our mission is improving the lives of individuals with developmental and cognitive disabilities by providing programs serving a variety of needs. STARS offers day training programs for adults as well as employment opportunities in its work centers and the community.