Experienced Project Accountant, Hybrid, Flexible
Company: Arizona Science Center
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Type: Temp-to-perm, Flexible
ABOUT US
Located in downtown Phoenix, the Center features more than 300 hands-on exhibits, a state-of-the-art planetarium, a five-story giant-screen theater, live demonstrations, traveling exhibitions, and diverse science programs. These include Science on Wheels, CAMP INNOVATION, teen programs, professional development, and Adults’ Night Out: Science With A Twist.Whether onsite or at your location, Arizona Science Center delivers unforgettable STEM learning experiences for all ages.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking an Experienced Project Accountant to join our team, contributing to critical capacity-building projects. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional passionate about streamlining processes, training teams, and delivering impactful results.Initially a temporary position, this role offers the potential to transition to regular full-time employment based on performance and organizational needs.
You will collaborate closely with our Senior Vice President of Finance (CPA) and experienced Accounting Manager to optimize our financial operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Developing and customizing financial reports in Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT.
- Implementing and maximizing underutilized Financial Edge NXT modules.
- Streamlining the chart of accounts for improved reporting.
- Reconciling multi-year interfund transactions.
- Leading organization-wide training on financial policies and procedures.
- Assisting with cash flow planning and forecasting.
- Optimizing SAP Concur utilization for expense management.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities.
PREFERRED- Bachelor’s degree in accounting with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in Google Suite.
- Familiarity with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT and SAP Concur.
- Candidates with 10+ years of relevant experience demonstrating equivalent expertise will be considered in lieu of an accounting degree.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required (e.g., pivot tables, complex formulas).
- Professional, approachable demeanor and the ability to work collaboratively with all organizational levels.
- Be part of a passionate team dedicated to supporting the mission of making science education exciting and accessible.
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Flexibility to transition to a hybrid-remote schedule after the orientation period.
- Opportunity to work on impactful projects that directly support organizational growth.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Arizona Science Center maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and dismiss Employees based on such factors as experience, character, ability, and skill, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or heritage, age, marital or veteran status, disability, citizenship, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.