Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Grand Canyon Conservancy is the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park, collaborating with the National Park Service on projects that benefit the park. The Project Accounting Manager administers project financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, accounting, compliance, reporting, and financial analysis, while serving as a liaison among project, operations, and finance teams.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with project managers to create project budgets, forecast project spending, and monitor cash flow
- Track project costs, analyze variances against budgets, and identify potential risks
- Provide insight and analysis of budget to actual differences
- Prepare annual estimates of project expenditures for the upcoming year to be included in the annual budget
- Develop, monitor, and regularly update cash flow forecasts at the project-level and consolidated level
- Support the Park Projects Manager and Projects and Contracts Specialist with vendor and third-party relationships, including contracting, compliance, bids, internal approvals, and financial monitoring
- Serve as the primary owner of all project accounting details and records
- Transition project-level accounting reports from Excel spreadsheets into the NetSuite system
- Initiate projects within the accounting system and utilize the system's fund, project, and grant reporting mechanisms to account for and report on all project activities
- Review and submit invoices, ensuring that supporting documentation is appropriate and complete
- Ensure proper coding for project expenses in accordance with both GCC policies and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Lose projects with clear and complete supporting documentation
- Participate in the annual audit process by providing reports and supporting documentation
- Actively seek and execute opportunities for process improvement through automation or other means
- Prepare and provide detailed weekly project-level reports to GCC and NPS stakeholders
- Prepare and present recurring financial reports, key performance metrics, and consolidated project financial results for executive leadership
- Provide general ledger detail reports or other ad hoc reports as requested
- Participate in team meetings and serve as the primary resource for all financial matters relating to GCC and Park projects
Skills
- 5-7 years of progressive project accounting experience as obtained through similar professional roles, and a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related business field; note: advanced degree and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation may be applied in part to offset minimum level of professional experience or academic achievement
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control principles
- Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
- Experience with automated financial and accounting reporting systems; significant experience with NetSuite preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of non-profit accounting and restricted funds, including knowledge of State and Federal financial regulations and experience with 501(c)(3) requirements
- This position is predominantly sedentary office work requiring long periods at a computer, performing repetitive tasks such as data entry
- Ability to work evenings or weekends on a limited basis as needed for special meetings
- Ability to work independently, manage tasks, and pay close attention to details
- Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Personal qualities of integrity, loyalty, and a desire to serve the public with an ability to self-direct necessary job activities
- Ability to promote and maintain a positive work environment
- Significant experience with NetSuite preferred
Benefits
- Full-time, exempt, benefit-eligible remote position.
- GCC temporary housing and office space would be provided for limited travel for meetings at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and/or Flagstaff, AZ, on an episodic basis, with advance notice for scheduling.
- Employer-sponsored health insurance options with free or low cost premiums and HSA account contributions.
- Life, disability, and AD&D insurance policies at no charge.
- Eligibility for participation upon hire in retirement plans with employer match and financial planning services.
- Paid time off, leaves, and sick time, including unique paid Canyon Experience Days honoring time spent for rejuvenation in nature.
- Discounted GCC-sponsored outdoor experiential classes.
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