Accounting Analyst

Analyst Accounting Senior

Summary:

This position supports the financial operations of Salt River Project Employee Recreational Association-PERA. PERA consists of three, individual, non-profit corporations spanning four locations. This position requires knowledge of accounting systems, banking and treasury, sales and income taxes, insurance, contracts, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP accounting).

What You'll Do:

Support PERA accounting and retail point-of-sale systems.

Involves problem resolution with staff from all PERA sites, administrator duties and data integrity. Work with internal and external sources as needed to resolve issues. Assists with additional programs such as cell phone databases that are an integral part of the cell phone program. The accuracy of the data is critical to the operation. Support new systems/programs as needed due to changes in business operations.

Job duties include:

Review of financial data for monthly presentation to PERA Audit Committee and PERA Board.

Assisting internal and external auditors; & identifying and resolving audit issues.

Assisting with multiple budgets for PERA and SRP. This position serves as liaison between PERA and the Internal Audit Department relating to PERA audit matters.

Assist, as needed, with accounts payable and accounts receivable to insure the proper handling of these functions.

Some of these functions include working with staff on:

Collections, proper recording in general ledger, meeting taxing authority requirements such as Federal 1099 requirements and sales taxes.

Preparation of tax returns for all three PERA non-profit Corporations, which include: Federal Form 990-Return of Org exempt from income tax Federal Form 990T-exempt organization business income tax return, Arizona Form 99-exempt org annual return and Arizona Form 99T-Exempt Organization business income tax return. Assist sales tax filings and problem resolution.

Provide data and oversight to Annual Audit and Financial Statement preparation by an external audit team.

Maintain key financial controls to effectively mitigate risk and compliance findings.

Facilitate application and ongoing management of general liability, liquor, workman’s compensation, auto, inland marine, and employment practices insurance policies.

Assist Treasury function to include banking relationships, cashflow, purchase card program, account management, and related policies and procedures.

Support asset management and capitalization of PERA assets.

Support technology and process improvements for all financial business functions.

Coordinate with Analysts and Technicians to provide cross-functional support to other PERA business areas.

What It Takes To Succeed:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent.

Minimum three years of accounting experience.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) helpful.

Experience (Preferred):

Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Knowledge of corporate taxes, payroll, audit procedures and GAAP accounting.

3 years experience within the accounting field.

Proficient in computer information and accounting systems.

Knowledge of non-profit organizations.

Inventory experience.

Experience with Power BI and Microsoft Access.

Experience with LS Retail.

Education:

Completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution that prepares the employee for the assignment.

Competencies:

Deciding and Initiating

Working with People

Analyzing

Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations.

Following Instructions and Procedures.

About PERA:

We are an 83 acre Recreational Facility for SRP employees and their guests. PERA has been in business for more than 65 years. In 2019 we built a brand new facility that includes meetings rooms, an employee store, fitness center, a bar, and full service kitchen for catering events.We offer competitive salaries and great medical, dental, and vision benefits including PTO and 401K Match.

Full-Time