Job description
Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant will work in any of the Alzheimer’s Association regional offices in Region 1 and 2 to assist the regions with accounts payable, maintain all financial records and supporting documents of the Alzheimer's Association, and other accounting tasks.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) entry level position based out of Arizona, Northern California, Nevada, Hawaii, Idaho, Washington or Oregon and will report to the Region 1&2 Accounting Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Fully responsible for Accounts Payable functions including vendor setup, rent invoices, and monitoring of payments.
• Approve expense reports and answer queries regarding expenses and credit cards in Workday.
• Help with annual budget.
• Track federal government grant spending, staff hours, and prepare monthly reports on the same.
• Provide backup for federal monitoring activities of grants in region.
• Assist in the preparation of required schedules and documentation for annual audit and assist with the preparation and compilation of data necessary to complete Form 990.
• Be the backup mail processor and assist in bank reconciliations for the region.
• Support the Regional Finance Director in the planning and monitoring of budgets, preparing of various cost estimates, proposals, contract renewals, and special projects as required.
• Other accounting tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, EXPERIENCE and EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance and/or Accounting or AA degree in Finance with experience.
• Preferably at least two to three years of experience in day-to-day operations of accounting and finance department.
• Good fundamental understanding of accounting concepts like accounts payable, general ledger, budgeting and payroll information for an accounting unit.
• Thorough understanding of developing and working with Excel spreadsheets.
• Working knowledge and/or ability to become familiar with Uniform Grant Guidance as it relates to Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-profit Organizations.
• Experience with Workday or other automated accounting systems a plus.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
• Detail oriented, accurate and efficient, with strong organizational skills.
• Self-starter, able to work autonomously, and problem-solve effectively.
• Strong communication skills and excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work well with others and keep supervisors well informed.
• Willing to work additional hours as needed on occasion and organize tasks and work flow to meet deadlines
• Able to handle multiple assignments and tasks, and to be highly flexible
• Ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion

Title: Staff Accountant

Position Location: position is based out of Arizona, Northern California, Nevada, Hawaii, Idaho, Washington or Oregon/Hybrid/Remote

Full time based on 37.5 hours per week

Position Grade: 505 Non - Exempt (Estimated salary $50,000.00 -$60,000.00)

Reports To: Accounting Manager

Who We Are:

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia- by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

At the Alzheimer’s Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and those at risk for the disease.

We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org/jobs to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.

At the Alzheimer's Association®, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity - meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

The Alzheimer’s Association is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan.

Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.