Manager, PERA Corporate Accounting

Requisition ID: 16768

 

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

 

Why Work at SRP

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

 

Summary

This position is responsible for 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). Manager will communicate financial results to upper management, the PERA Audit Committee, and the PERA Board of Directors.  This position reports to PERA Director of Operations.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for 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. Oversees 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. Develop new systems/programs as needed due to changes in business operations. 
• Financial data oversight includes:
  • Review of financial data for monthly presentation to PERA Audit Committee and PERA Board.
  • Coordination of annual audit; assisting internal and external auditors; & identifying and resolving audit issues.
  • Oversight of multiple budgets for PERA and SRP. This position services a liaison between PERA and the Internal Audit Department relating to PERA audit matters.
• Management of accounts payable and accounts receivable to insure the proper handling of these functions. Oversight of these functions encompasses 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. Oversee sales tax filings and problem resolution. Manager must be cognizant of income and sales tax consequences on all financial matters.
• Provide data and oversight to Annual Audit and Financial Statement preparation by an external audit team.
• Develop and 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.
• Manage Treasury function to include banking relationships, cashflow, purchase card program, account management, and related policies and procedures.
• Oversees asset management and capitalization of PERA assets.
• Manage technology and process improvements for all financial business functions.
• Coordinate with managers and supervisors to provide cross-functional support to other PERA business areas.

What It Takes To Succeed

• Bachelor's Degree in