Senior Accountant - Hybrid

At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.

Work Shift (if applicable):

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Job Description:

Salary Range Exempt: $75,000 - $85,000

This hybrid position is based in Scottsdale, AZ and requires working onsite three days per week and from an at-home office two days per week.

Your Career. Your Purpose. Our Mission.

As a Senior Accountant , you’ll play an important role in maintaining the financial integrity of an organization committed to Vitalant’s mission to save and improve lives through blood donation, research, and innovation .

You’ll bring your accounting expertise, analytical thinking and attention to detail to support fixed asset and inventory accounting , ensuring accurate financial reporting and effective stewardship of the resources that help Vitalant deliver on its mission.

This is an opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working with detailed financial information, solving problems, identifying opportunities for improvement and collaborating across the organization.

You’ll join an organization created to care and a team committed to leading—together.

As a Senior Accountant , you will:

• •Manage and support fixed asset and inventory accounting , including reviewing transactions, recording activity, performing reconciliations and ensuring accurate financial records.
• •Prepare journal entries and account adjustments for monthly financial activity, including accruals and other necessary adjustments.
• •Analyze financial statements and account activity to identify variances, omitted entries, discrepancies and opportunities for corrective action.
• •Reconcile and analyze balance sheet and bank accounts, investigate variances and recommend appropriate adjustments.
• •Prepare statistical, financial and ad hoc reports to support financial reporting and business decisions.
• •Provide accounting support across areas of the business, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
• •Prepare and file sales and use tax, business license, property tax and other governmental filings, escalating tax issues when appropriate.
• •Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation and other requested information.
• •Participate in financial system updates and serve as a subject matter expert, as appropriate, while helping identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and department operations.
• •Collaborate with internal teams to strengthen processes, improve accuracy and support effective financial stewardship in service of Vitalant’s mission.

What You Bring

• •Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• •Three years of accounting experience
• •Accounting degree preferred
• •CPA or CPA in progress preferred
• •Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• •Proficiency in Excel and other financial tools and systems
• •Ability to manage multiple priorities and a variable workload throughout the month
• •Strong written and verbal communication skills
• •Ability to collaborate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels
• •A commitment to accountability and meeting deadlines

Bring Your Expertise to a Career With Purpose

Accounting may happen behind the scenes, but at Vitalant, the work you do helps support an organization with a lifesaving purpose.

If you’re ready to bring your accounting experience to a collaborative environment where accuracy, insight and continuous improvement matter, we invite you to explore a career with Vitalant.

Apply today and help support a mission that makes a difference.

REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Accounting degree preferred.

CPA or CPA in progress preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Three years of accounting experience required.

SKI LLS/ABILITIES

Ability to work in a collaborative environment and with all levels of staff and leadership.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Strong organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to execute multiple priorities and a variable workload throughout the month. Proficient in Excel and other financial tools and systems.

Aptitude to hold self and others accountable to meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the ability to perform the following (expressed as hours per shift):

Sitting 5+

Standing 0-3

Walking 0-3

Lift (40# Max) 0-3

Carry/move (40# max) 0-3

Push/pull (10# of force max) 0-3

Climbing N/A

Bend 0-3

Squat 0-3

Kneel 0-3

Reaching above shoulders 0-3

Reaching waist to shoulder 5+

Reaching knee to waist 0-3

Reaching floor to knee 0-3

Grasp N/A

Handling 0-3

Finger dexterity 5+

Pinch N/A

Driving 0-3

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Location:

9305 East Via de Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ 85258


Job Category:

Corporate

Contact Information: careers@vitalant.org

If you are impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead - together.