Senior Accountant

Planned Parenthood Action Fund Inc • Salt Lake City, UT, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

WHO WE ARE

Planned Parenthood Association of Utah (PPAU) is a non-profit family planning agency and a leader in sexual and reproductive healthcare, advocacy, and education in the state of Utah. We provide high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for Utahns/people in eight health centers across the state.

At PPAU, care is much more than the health, education, and advocacy services we provide; it’s the way we approach our world with compassion and a constant desire to improve. We care with kindness, respect, and are passionate about helping adults and teens of all genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, ethnicities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds lead healthy lives.

Position Summary:

This position is critical to the success of the newly re-built finance department. This position will focus on transactional level data input and reconciliation with some crossover into organization-level administration. This position has room to grow and will work alongside a team of other accountants to ensure the success of this non-profit organization.

Essential Job Functions:

Ensure proper recording, and oversight of credit card purchases
Record revenue in an efficient and accurate manner
A/R & A/P, backup as needed
Responsible for assisting in monthly financial close including A/R & A/P aging reconciliations
Help establish and maintain organizational accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Review payroll processing and enter into system with accuracy and proper time allocation
Build and maintain inventory with financial accuracy and completeness
Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
Provide excellent customer and internal support for any accounting related emails or queries
Yearly 1099 preparation
Prepare monthly sales tax refund request
Assist in accounting functions for the agency including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
Assist in the development and maintenance of timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Job Expectations for all Roles:

Maintain open lines of communication.
Address problems positively and listen non-defensively.
Represent PPAU in a professional and positive manner when dealing with clients, the public, volunteers, interns/externs, donors, and other staff, demonstrating a commitment to quality healthcare and excellent customer service.
Participate with team members in identifying and improving systems, activities, behaviors, resolving issues, etc. which result in improving quality services.
Maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA and to PPAU policy.
Attend and participate in all required meetings and training sessions.
Participate in annual team review process.
Understand their responsibility and participate in assuring productivity levels are maintained.
Demonstrate respect for diversity in daily activities.
Meet PPAU standards for performance measures and attendance/punctuality.
Must have the highest integrity, be diplomatic, analytical, and possess sound judgment.
Perform other duties as required or requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

2-4 years of related experience in accounting roles.
Transactional level experience with some balance sheet reconciliation and journal entry preparation experience required.
Experience in MS Excel plus ability to learn Sage Intacct.
Excellent communication skills, problem-solving experience and initiative required.
Non-profit accounting experience strongly preferred but not required.
Experience working in a mission-driven environment.
Yearly influenza vaccination required unless seeking a medical or religious exemption.

Salary: $55,000 - $63,000 a year. The salary for this position is $55,000-$63,000 DOE.

Competencies & Essential Skills:

Business Acumen: Ability to develop keenness and quickness in understanding and dealing with situations in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome.
Communication/Interpersonal Skills: Must exhibit exceptional communication skills and ability to respond to difficult situations.
Compliance/Ethical Practice: Demonstrates a commitment to the PPAU mission and philosophy. Adheres to PPAU’s policies and is committed to act legally and ethically within the scope of work. Must exhibit knowledge and experience with employment law.
Critical Evaluation: Ability to solve and analyze problems effectively and efficiently.
Cultural Awareness: Demonstrates ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. Shows leadership and conflict resolution skills among people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds.
Organization: Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Technology/Tools: Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include knowledge of Excel and skills in Accounting and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
Time Management: Ability to multitask and work efficiently within time constraints.

WHY WORK AT PPAU?

In addition to competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package, being part of the PPAU team means providing all Utahns with the opportunity to move through their sexual and reproductive lives as safely, confidently, and healthily as possible.

Planned Parenthood Association of Utah is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic.