Accounting Clerk II, Headquarters in Tucson, Arizona (Full-Time)

Job: Full-Time, Accounting Clerk II, Headquarters in Tucson, Arizona (HYBRID)

Pay Range: $21.38 - $23.83 Hourly

Do you love working with data and collaborating on a team? Western National Parks (WNP), a nonprofit partner of the National Park Service (NPS), home-based in Tucson, Arizona is seeking a Full Time, Accounting Clerk II. In this role, you will be responsible for recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions to support financial operations.

WNP is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and collaborative individual who will work to provide exceptional support preforming a variety of tasks related to accounting. This role will also be tasked with ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and reconciliation of WNP financial statements through audits.  If you love supporting a team, recording financials, and believe in working for an organization with a social purpose, this job opportunity is for you!

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Job responsibilities

This role is responsible for completing the following tasks and any related tasks as assigned: 

  • Collect, review, reconcile and input monthly sales data from each location
  • Identify, research and resolve discrepancies in cash and credit card transactions
  • Record bank activity, including deposits, manual checks, transfers, and ACH payments
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations for multiple bank accounts and balance those accounts
  • to the general ledger
  • Post accounts receivable payments from various sources including, but not limited to,
  • wholesale transactions and philanthropy/development constituents
  • Post month-end journal entries and assist with monthly general ledger reconciliations
  • Track board donations and restricted donations
  • Perform quarterly cash audits of on-site funds
  • Provide accurate monthly accounts receivable aging reports
  • Update and report daily cash balances
  • Respond to returned check notices and credit card disputes
  • Monitor and resolve outstanding checks in a timely manner
  • Regular organization, filing, and retention maintenance of multiple document types on varying
  • schedules
  • Research and update state sales tax rates
  • Retrieve data and respond to queries from a variety of sources
  • Assist in the performance of the annual audit, preparing requested schedules and responding
  • to inquiries
  • Reconcile Ecommerce sales data between Shopify and RetailPro
  • Perform any other related duties as assigned or requested

Physical demands

For a specific list of physical demands, please contact Human Resources at Recruiting@wnp.org to request.

Travel

Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications & experience

This role must have the following qualifications and/or experience unless otherwise noted:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 2-4 years of general accounting experience, especially in the areas of A/R, cash management and bank account reconciliations
  • Experience with Sage 300, Shopify and RetailPro is a plus and is preferred but not required
  • Some retail experience and/or non-profit background preferred, but not required
  • Working knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations for general accounting areas including accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, inventory, and general ledger
  • Understanding of general accounting principles and internal controls
  • Proven history of managing multiple locations or simultaneous deadline-driven projects
  • Extensive experience recording credit card transactions from multiple processors
  • Experience with a variety of computer programs including but not limited to Internet, databases, Video conferencing software (i.e. Zoom), and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint)
  • Strong attention to detail and organization skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to research, define, and correct discrepancies
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Superior customer service skills
  • Ability to work alone or with a team
  • Advanced Excel skills

What we can do for you

We are committed to providing you with an outstanding employee benefits package and support. As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for:

  • Choice of 3 premium subsidized PPO Medical plans with built-in HSA or HRA, PPO Dental, Vision, Flex Medical Savings Plan, Dependent Care Savings Plan, Optional Voluntary Term Life, and 403(b) Retirement Plan with a fully vested 100% match up to 8.33% of income after 6 months service.
  • Company Paid Benefits include: Short- & Long-Term Disability, a $50,000 Employee Group Life policy, EAP, and Health & Wellness resources.
  • Eleven paid holidays, additional paid floating holiday, accrued paid vacation, and sick time.
  • Employee Appreciation: 15% Discount on employee purchases in-store.
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
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(This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.)

Western National Parks Association is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on legally protected characteristics. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs.