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Green Valley Recreation Inc. (GVR), who are we?

GVRs mission is to provide excellent facilities and services that create opportunities for recreation, social activities, and leisure education to enhance the quality of our members lives.

Green Valley Recreation, Inc. (GVR) is a private, non-profit recreation organization that provides facilities and programs for the largely-retired community of Green Valley, AZ, 20 minutes south of downtown Tucson. The Green Valley community is comprised of 120+ distinct Home Owners Associations, with housing available to fit every budget. Most HOAs are age-restricted, requiring at least one owner to be age 55 or older, and prohibiting permanent residence of children. Family-friendly and fast-growing Sahuarita adjoins the Green Valley area on the north.

Among GVRs fourteen recreation centers, there are thirteen pools and spas, six fitness centers, sports courts, auditoriums, meeting rooms, and well-equipped hobby shops. As an employee, access to facilities, clubs, classes, and free performance tickets are perks of employment that can also be enjoyed by one member of the employee's household. GVRs full-time employees enjoy a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverages. Full and part-time staff benefit from company matching 401k contributions (for those over 21) dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of pay after 1,000 hours worked, as well as a very generous PTO program.

About the position ~

The Finance Assistant is responsible for assisting in compiling all regular, requested, and periodic financial reports, facilitating the monthly closing of the general ledger and assisting with financial analysis, and forecasts, and assisting in Accounts Payable, Audit, Reconciliation, Risk Management, Management Reporting, and general accounting functions as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for regular financial processes, including preparing financial reports, projections, and other informational reports.
• Supporting the Finance Departments daily accounting operations (e.g., A/P, A/R, P/R, etc.)
• Perform general accounting duties related to the operations of the organization, including:

• duties related to the posting of invoices and accounts payable processing
• issuing disbursement checks
• periodic general ledger closing and maintenance of the general ledger
• cash and treasury management

• Prepare general journal entries in assigned areas to record accounting transactions.
• Assist with the annual budget process, audits, special projects, and/or financial analysis and reporting.
• Assist the CFO as staff liaison to Board Committees, as assigned.
• Prepare periodic financial and informational reports, as needed for:
  • Audit Committee
  • Fiscal Affairs Committee
  • Investment Committee
  • Capital projects
• Assist in developing and maintaining effective accounting controls and reports.
• Financial software research, implementation, and maintenance.
• Recommend improvements to and assist with the implementation of automated accounting methods, policies, systems, and procedures.
• Develop relationships to understand business drivers, share information, resolve issues and streamline and improve finance and accounting processes.

Ancillary Job Functions

• Support the CFO in the execution of responsibilities.
• Attend staff and committee meetings.
• Other administrative duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree required in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Minimum Five (5) years of accounting experience with progressive responsibilities required.
• CPA License is highly preferred or must obtain as designated by the CFO.
• Nonprofit experience preferred.

• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing principles and practices.
• Understanding of general ledger accounts, set-up, and roll-up.
• Working knowledge of principles and practices of financial administration, including financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, and purchasing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to apply accounting principles and procedures to solve operational problems.
• Ability to gather, analyze, interpret and explain financial policies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze data and situations and draw sound conclusions and adopt effective solutions.
• Ability to prepare, examine, and verify financial documents and reports.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, often complex and requiring advanced computer skills.
• Ability to write basic business communications and reports.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
• Ability to work independently and apply decision-making skills.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated initiative, motivation, and self-discipline.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact and collaborate with all levels of management, staff, members, and the public.
• Fluent in the English language, written and verbal.

• General office conditions.

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Frequently requires talking and listening.
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist, hand, and/or finger movement to type and work on the computer.
• Requires clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
• May be required to lift or maneuver up to 25 pounds.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Management reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, functions, and requirements.