Senior Accountant

WHO WE ARE 
Planned Parenthood Association of Utah (PPAU) is a non-profit family planning agency and a leader in sexual and reproductive healthcare, advocacy, and education in the state of Utah. We provide high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for Utahns/people in eight health centers across the state.
At PPAU, care is much more than the health, education, and advocacy services we provide; it’s the way we approach our world with compassion and a constant desire to improve. We care with kindness, respect, and are passionate about helping adults and teens of all genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, ethnicities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds lead healthy lives. 
Position Summary:This position is critical to the success of the newly re-built finance department. This position will focus on transactional level data input and reconciliation with some crossover into organization-level administration. This position has room to grow and will work alongside a team of other accountants to ensure the success of this non-profit organization. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure proper recording, and oversight of credit card purchases
• Record revenue in an efficient and accurate manner
• A/R & A/P, backup as needed
• Responsible for assisting in monthly financial close including A/R & A/P aging reconciliations
• Help establish and maintain organizational accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Review payroll processing and enter into system with accuracy and proper time allocation
• Build and maintain inventory with financial accuracy and completeness
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
• Provide excellent customer and internal support for any accounting related emails or queries
• Yearly 1099 preparation
• Prepare monthly sales tax refund request
• Assist in accounting functions for the agency including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Job Expectations for all Roles:

• Maintain open lines of communication.
• Address problems positively and listen non-defensively.
• Represent PPAU in a professional and positive manner when dealing with clients, the public, volunteers, interns/externs, donors, and other staff, demonstrating a commitment to quality healthcare and excellent customer service.
• Participate with team members in identifying and improving systems, activities, behaviors, resolving issues, etc. which result in improving quality services. 
• Maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA and to PPAU policy.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings and training sessions.
• Participate in annual team review process.
• Understand their responsibility and participate in assuring productivity levels are maintained.
• Demonstrate respect for diversity in daily activities.
• Meet PPAU standards for performance measures and attendance/punctuality.
• Must have the highest integrity, be diplomatic, analytical, and possess sound judgment.
• Perform other duties as required or requested.
• Other Duties: Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of related experience in accounting roles.
• Transactional level experience with some balance sheet reconciliation and journal entry preparation experience required.
• Experience in MS Excel plus ability to learn Sage Intacct.
• Excellent communication skills, problem-solving experience and initiative required.
• Non-profit accounting experience strongly preferred but not required.
• Experience working in a mission-driven environment.
• COVID-19 Vaccination and yearly influenza vaccination required.

Competencies & Essential Skills:Business Acumen: Ability to develop keenness and quickness in understanding and dealing with situations in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome. Communication/Interpersonal Skills: Must exhibit exceptional communication skills and ability to respond to difficult situations.Compliance/Ethical Practice: Demonstrates a commitment to the PPAU mission and philosophy. Adheres to PPAU’s policies and is committed to act legally and ethically within the scope of work. Must exhibit knowledge and experience wit