Senior Staff Accountant, Phoenix, AZ

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Senior Staff Accountant

Administration · Phoenix, Arizona

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for GL accounting and purchasing. The candidate will engage in activities including data entry, vendor bidding, contracting and negotiations, filing, record keeping, audits and miscellaneous tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• General Ledger Accounting, Accounts Payable coding by COA & Class and GL reconciliation.
• Full accounting and preparation of financial statements for Limited Partnerships (LIHTC-projects)- 3 properties management accounting as assigned and audit assistance.
• Fixed Asset and debt schedules accounting and DSC ration calculations as assigned.
• On-line banking payment and credit card systems and reconciliations.
• Manages delivery dates and expedites to ensure adherence to inventory guidelines, prevent material shortages, and forecasting for multi-entity partnerships.
• Communicate promptly any material problems to appropriate departments and managers and speedy recovery of RMA.
• Enters PO# and Delivery# in the accounting system and purchase order follow ups.
• Coordinate supplier set-up & updates as required using excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Review all the contracts and negotiated terms with the suppliers and vendors on a fast paced environment.
• Works weekly to maintain and follow up on Open Orders. Report and coordinate with accounting staff and managers.
• Supports Accounting Team, Management and Controller as needed. Advanced knowledge of accounting is required.
• Work in an environment, requiring regular interaction with Directors, Managers, Site Leads, Accounting and vendors to complete assigned variety of purchasing tasks.
• Assisting with audits and updating internal control and procurement policies.
• Other duties as assigned by CFO.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business required.

WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENT:

• MS Office proficiency
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with a wide range of people, teams, managers, supervisors, and vendors.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience in working with the Native American population preferred.
• Must demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving and organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to work well with others in a team approach.
• Advance knowledge of QuickBooks and Excel.
• Experience with Federal government contracts
• Advanced knowledge of General Ledger accounting experience is required and a must.
• Prior expediting and/or purchasing experience required
• Knowledge of Accounts payable, accounts receivable, and accounting principles and practices
• CARRIGO, YARDI System experience is a plus
• 5 years prior experience in GL accounting and purchasing.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT:

This position is considered to be Exempt for overtime pay provisions as provided by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any applicable state laws.

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