Under the direction of the Region Finance Director, the Accountant will work in either the San Jose, Phoenix or Sacramento office and assist the Finance Director with accounts payable, accounting tasks and help to maintain all financial records and supporting documents of the Alzheimer's Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter.

This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, located in Arizona or California, and reports to the Regional Finance Director. This will be a hybrid position with the expectation that the individual will report two days per week with some exceptions that will be determined by the director.

Responsibilities

Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Qualifications

• Fully Responsible for Accounts Payable function.
• Help with annual budget.
• Track Respite Grant spending and hours.
• Provide backup for Grant Tracking and Federal Monitoring activities for 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.
• Prepare, Make the Bank Deposit 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, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance and/or Accounting
• Preferably at least three years of experience in day-to-day operations of accounting and finance department
• Demonstrated strength in 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
• 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

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Position Location: Home Office position supporting Northern California & Northern Nevada Chapter, Office Locations in Phoenix, AZ, San Jose and Sacramento, CA with travel as needed.

Full time based on 37.5 hours per week

Position Grade: 505 Exempt, estimated salary $54,000-$66,000

Reports To: Finance Director

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, sexual 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.