General Ledger Accountant EMPACT at EMPACT-SPC

Who we are:

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are an EEO/AA Employer. 

What you’ll do:

The General Ledger Accountant will assist in completion of all general ledger activities for the agency. This position involves preparation, analysis, interpretation, and maintenance of agency accounting records, financial reports, accounting procedures, and data processing services that impact the accounting function. They could also assist other finance staff with questions regarding their functions and help them understand how their functions relate to the general ledger. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepare and enter standard journal entries into the general ledger on a monthly basis, including documentation of all entries. Maintain the general ledger in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Prepare and enter adjusting and closing journal entries into the general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Assist in preparation of timely and accurate monthly financial statements to include balance sheet, statement of operations (agency and by program) and changes in net assets, statement of cash flows, and financial ratios.
• Prepare bank account reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Prepare supporting documentation for annual independent audit.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly or other financial reports as required or requested by funders or contracts.
• Assist in the annual budget process as requested.
• Assist other members of the finance team as needed in order to meet all department deadlines. Cross training with other team members.
• Documentation of procedures for all assignments.

What you’ll provide:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Excel and general ledger software.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Utilize knowledge to summarize and report data clearly and concisely.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment in order to assure all deadlines are met.
• Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and positive working relationships with internal and external team members, stakeholders, and community and business partners.

Education and Experience:

• Substantial progress towards obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree in the Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• One year General Ledger experience
• Experienced in all aspects of accounting, including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and financial reporting.

What you’ll experience:

• The typical work environment will be at an EMPACT office, working indoors.
• Possibility of working remote.
• Occasional travel to training and out-of-state locations may occur as needed.

What we’ll offer:

(Full-time employees)

• Generous PTO (15 days the first year) 
• 10 paid holidays per year 
• Medical plans (4 choices) 
• Dental plans (2 choices) 
• Vision plans (2 choices) 
• 403(b) retirement plan 
• Retirement Allowance 
• Company paid Life/AD&D and Long-term Disability 
• Voluntary additional Life and Short-term Disability 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Elder Care assistance 
• Pet Insurance and much more!

EMPACT-SPC is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services, and accredited by the American association of Suicidology (AAS) and The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). 

EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

All employees of EMPACT-SPC and La Frontera Arizona are employees "at will" as that term is understood in the State of Arizona. This means that employment may be terminated at any time without prior notice and for no stated reason. 

EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona reserves the right to modify position descriptions as needed and without notice. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.