Specialist, Accountant - Shared Financial Services

Specialist, Accountant - Shared Financial Services

Our vision is to grant the wish of every eligible child. Through our mission, we are uniting communities to grant life-changing wishes. As the world's largest wish-granting organization, we strive to create a sense of community and an environment where we warmly embrace our wish families, volunteers, and colleagues.

Joining Make-A-Wish means becoming part of a mission that believes in the power of a wish.

Remote positions are open to applicants based anywhere in the continental U.S. Hybrid positions are open to applicants based in the Phoenix, Arizona area.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor employment visas or other immigration processes to attain or maintain employment eligibility.

Position Summary

Perform accounting functions for chapters who have elected to use Shared Financial Services (SFS) to ensure financials are recorded accurately and timely.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of financial accounting including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial statement preparation to ensure accurate, efficient, timely financial reporting and related processes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to network with other departments within the organization, as well as externally, regarding various issues related to the financial reporting process.
• Familiarity with audit planning processes and procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and information systems applications, preferably in a non-profit environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of trust and confidentiality and possess strong business ethics.

Duties & Responsibilities

Qualifications

Working Conditions

What We Offer

Comprehensive benefit package, effective day 1 : Medical, Vision

Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential

Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options

Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Make-A-Wish America

Short Term Disability

Additional Insurance Plans : Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance through Figo

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match after one year of service

Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

The organization will send a laptop, 24" monitor, and a docking station / adaptor to new hires

Time Off

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