Accountant, National SFS

At Make-A-Wish® America, we are more than a great place to work — our work is life-changing. Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Nearly 40 years ago the inspiration for Make-A-Wish began with one little boy's wish to be a police officer. Today, together with our volunteers, donors, staff and supporters, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 500,000 life-changing wishes and transformed countless lives.

THE TEAM

Make-A-Wish America is the national headquarters for our organization, providing resources and support for our Chapters around the country. The Finance Team is focused on supporting our chapters through a shared financial services model, providing chapters with financial processing, reporting, and tax filings. They also maintain the financial health of the national office through budgeting, monthly reporting, accounting, reconciliations, and payables.

THE ROLE

The Financial Reporting Specialist will be expected to develop a complete understanding of existing Make-A-Wish financial reporting and to innovate in areas where improvements may be made. Individual will be flexible, supporting the SFS accounting function in periods where there may be downtime in financial reporting.

WHERE YOU COME IN

As the Accountant, SFS you will:

• Support chapters using SFS in accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Commit donation batches to Raiser’s Edge (donor processing system) and post to NetSuite (financial system), the general ledger.
• Review of check requests for proper coding and approvals.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations for review.
• Records journal entries for monthly financial activity.
• Prepare financial reporting package including monthly variance report.
• Reviews, researches, and analyzes data. Responds to inquiries from chapter staff.
• Assist with gathering of information and documents for annual audit process. Helps prepare chapter’s audit workbooks.
• Assist with running custom reports and queries in NetSuite, and/or Excel, as requested.
• Builds and maintains relationships with chapters.
• Provides support for Support Team Staff.
• Performs other job-related duties, as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.
• Experience in excess of one year is helpful.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications required, including demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in Raiser’s Edge and NetSuite is helpful.
• Working knowledge of nonprofit organizations strongly preferred.
• Position may require travel to organizational conferences and events.

WHAT WE OFFER

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential
• Comprehensive benefit package: Medical, Vision*, Dental*, Wellness
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options
• Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Make-A-Wish
• Short Term Disability*, Long Term Disability* and Life Insurance
• 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

TIME OFF

• Up to 15 PTO days
• 10 Sick Days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 2 Volunteer Days after one year of service
• 2 Personal Days accrued annually
• Maternity Leave

ALSO...

• Employee Awards and Recognition Programs
• Individual and Leadership Development
• Discounts and special offers for theme parks, events, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets

• Monthly premiums paid for the employee for vision, dental, and short/long term disability.

We respect and ensure equal opportunity, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, perceived disability and other legally protected characteristics. Make-A-Wish America utilizes E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.