Staff Accountant

POSITION DESCRIPTION: STAFF ACCOUNTANT
The Staff Accountant is responsible for assigned accounting operations of the Grand Canyon Conservancy (GCC), including processing sales/reservations transactions, cash collections, deposit management (including donations), inventory transactions, and royalty activities. This position supports the application of internal controls to GCC business operations and transactions. The Staff Accountant is instrumental in ensuring that the Finance Department performs required duties and tasks as scheduled and complies with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 

This is an Arizona-based, remote, non-exempt, full-time, benefit-eligible position. This position reports to the Accounting Manager.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 
Responsible for ensuring the proper and timely recording of revenue transactions from all revenue streams and bank activities.    

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Sales Data Management
•    Verify Point-of-Sale transactional data is imported into the accounting system
•    Group transactions by payment type, match sales, and deposit funds
•    Identify variance between sales data to the credit card activities and bank account
•    Response to credit card dispute
•    Record business use of merchandise
•    Monthly Reconciliation between the POS system and the accounting system
•    Provide a Cash Over-Short adjustment to retail
•    Generate and monitor full inventory report to include:
o    Daily close-to-matching field activity
o    Month-end analysis
o    Month-end Reconciliation
•    Work with the Distribution Center to reconcile wholesale AR aging
•    Prepare monthly accrual for royalty and submit royalty payments semi-annually
•    Import Bank Data into the accounting system
•    Daily cash reconciliation and identifying the missing transactions
•    Executing and coordinating the completion of cash reconciliation

Field Institute Activities:
•    Enter booking data from the reservation platform into the accounting system
•    Process refunds for cancelled trips

Philanthropy Cash & Credit Card Deposits
•    Import philanthropy revenue from fundraising software
•    Update EFT and stock donation logs for donations
•    Deposit donations to cash

Other Accounting Duties
•    Update detailed listing of other accounts receivable and monthly reconciliation
•    Prepare for audit requests
•    Ad hoc reporting

WORKING CONDITIONS
•    Performs approximately 80% of job duties in an office setting, working with a computer and colleagues, performing repetitive tasks.
•    May occasionally work more than 40 hours per week or on weekends and holidays to meet critical deadlines and to attend special functions.
GCC CORE VALUES 
GCC has identified four core values that represent how we interact with our employees, partners, visitors, supporters, and followers. Our values include:  

•    Integrity: We are honest, respectful, inclusive, caring, and accountable for our actions. We operate at a high level of excellence, utilizing our resources to their best and fullest potential.
•    Education: We are a dynamic learning organization uniquely positioned to cultivate the "awe" of the Grand Canyon.
•    Service: We embrace our role as a valued partner of the National Park Service at Grand Canyon National Park and will provide the highest level of excellence in every interaction with employees, partners, visitors, supporters, and donors. 
•    Connection: We foster a sense of wonder and adventure for the Grand Canyon.

GCC'S COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
Grand Canyon Conservancy embraces and nurtures a welcoming and inclusive environment that promotes diversity, encourages collaboration, and fosters a culture where all employees feel valued, respected, and included. As a dynamic learning organization, we continually evaluate our systems and practices to foster an environment where all employees feel a sense of belonging, are empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, and can thrive personally and professionally. 

GCC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

TOTAL COMPENSATION 
GCC provides a comprehensive benefits package, including vacation and holiday pay, sick leave, Canyon Experience Days, an employer-supplemented health benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account (HSA) plan, employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance, an employer-paid 401(k) retirement plan, and discounts in our retail stores and Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute offerings. The hiring salary for the position is 65K annually.  

HOW TO APPLY 
Please visit our website at: https://www.grandcanyon.org/about/jobs
We ask that you include a resume and cover letter with your application. 
 

Grand Canyon Conservancy is the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
•    Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, minimum of 3 years of progressively-responsible experience in accounting and finance, or any combination of education, experience, and training to ensure the ability to fulfill job functions.
•    Complete understanding of accounting rules and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
•    Experience with accounting software and data entry, and advanced knowledge and experience with spreadsheets
•    Ability to work independently as well as positively interact with team members
•    Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal attributes, including  integrity, commitment, positivity, and a desire to serve others 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND CHARACTERISTICS

•    A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting duties
•    Knowledge of nonprofit accounting and retail operations is desired 
•    Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems
•    Experience with Oracle NetSuite or other ERP systems is desired
•    Ability to analyze financial data and propose an adjustment
•    Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings
•    Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including periodic evenings or weekend travel