Accountant

Description Build Your Accounting Career | Make an Impact Through Financial Excellence We're Sonoran Desert Institute, and we are seeking an Accountant to join our dynamic team Our Story Sonoran Desert Institute (SDI) has been changing lives since 2000. As a DEAC accredited school, our mission is to provide students with current, industry-driven, quality education, delivered through online distance education and practical applications. SDI is an employee-owned company creating a culture with an ownership mentality at the foundation. We believe in rewarding our employees through the success of the institution. We’re proud to be recognized by the Great Place to Work Institute as a Great Place to Work for four consecutive years 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. Come be a part of our dynamic organization where you will have the ability to impact the lives of others as they pursue their educational journey with us. What You Will Be Doing The Accountant plays a key role in supporting the financial operations of the organization by ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial data in accordance with general accounting principles and company policies. This position is responsible for creating accounts receivable invoices; processing daily cash receipts; conducting collections activities; recording CDL revenue recognition; and reconciling cash and balance sheet accounts to maintain alignment with the Student Management Systems. The Accountant also assists with asset tracking, supports payroll processing, and prepares monthly accruals, including depreciation and amortization. This role requires strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to collaborate across departments to ensure smooth financial operations. Lead the student receivables accounting process and activities for our latest acquisitionsReconcile delegated general ledger accountsPrepare and enter journal entriesSupport the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processesSupport the bi-weekly payroll processSupport sales & use tax initiatives, filing, and reportingManage the fuel credit card program, training, and accountingOwn the periodic escheatment process and filingsSupport the annual budget and intra-period reforecasting processesPartner with the Director of Accounting to implement systems and toolsMaintain organized financial files and documentation per institutional policiesAssist in preparing schedules and documentation for audits and reviewsRespond to basic financial data requests and collaborate with internal departmentsParticipate in training and contribute to process improvements with an AI focused mindsetOther tasks as assigned What We Offer Highly competitive compensationAward winning cultureEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Comprehensive benefits package with 100% company-paid medical option for employee401(k) with generous company matchEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Pet InsuranceCompany-paid Life insurancePaid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, and Volunteer time off!)14 Paid holidaysReferral programEducation Tuition Benefit programCareer development opportunities with a growing companyAnd perhaps most importantly, a team who is dedicated to your success! Requirements What we are looking for: High school diploma or equivalent required; has obtained or is working towards a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; preferredTwo years or more of accounting or finance experience; experience in the higher education sector preferredDirect experience with Accounts Payable 3-way match procedures (purchase order, receipt of goods, and invoice)Experience with Bill.com, ERP systems (e.g. Sage Intacct, NetSuite), and credit card management softwareUnderstanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and fundamental accounting conceptsFamiliarity with payroll processing and related accounting functionsKnowledge of invoice processing, payment cycles, and cash managementAbility to ensure accuracy in financial data entry, reconciliations, and reportingCapable of managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environmentEffective verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with team members and stakeholdersStrong organizational skills and attention to detailEffective communicator and collaborative team playerResults-oriented, organized self- starterProficiency with Microsoft Office Sonoran Desert Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It recruits and hires without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any factors prohibited by law and affirms in policy and practice to support equal opportunity in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Unless specifically agreed upon, SDI does not provide relocation assistance.Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.All benefits not available immediately upon hire. Some eligibility requirements may need to be met to be eligible for some benefits based on company policy.