Accountant

Hope House Colorado•Arvada, CO

10d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hope House Colorado (HHC) is hiring an Accountant. As the Accountant you will be responsible for maintaining general ledger accounts, conducting month-end and year-end closing procedures, and preparing monthly financial reports for the board in conformance with GAAP. The accountant analyzes current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. The accountant plays an integral role in Hope House Colorado’s (HHC) financial team alongside the Director of Finance & Operations (DFO) and Business Manager, and also works with HHC’s Senior Leadership Team to develop strategic financial plans, annual budgets and provide financial data to assist with decision-making.

Requirements

Pass a criminal background check and drug screen
Strong skills in M365 suite, particularly Excel
High-level proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
Thorough understanding of GAAP & non-profit regulatory requirements

Nice To Haves

Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Accountant Certification: CPA or CMA

Responsibilities

Review, verify, and enter vendor invoices into the accounting system (QuickBooks) and process payments through Bill.com and/or QuickBooks
Reconcile general ledgers, bank statements, credit card statements, donor database, expense accounts & balance sheets to resolve any discrepancies
Prepare financial statements for management, finance committee, board and grantors
Run payroll through HHC payroll system, Paylocity, and allocate employee expenses correctly across organizational departments
File mandatory local, state, and federal payroll taxes and ensure compliance with labor laws to avoid financial penalties
Assist in the annual budgeting process, tracking budget-to-actual results and monitoring for variances
Record & reconcile cash, credit card transactions, donations, and gift cards
Assign each transaction to the correct account within HHC’s chart of accounts
Ensure all financial records are properly documented, files are maintained and audit-ready materials are produced in accordance with GAAP
Attend team and organizational meetings, activities, and events
Input relevant data into financial databases
Promoting Hope House Colorado’s Core Values throughout the organization and external relationships

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Simple IRA plan with company match up to 3%
Vacation time (accrues 4.61 hours per paycheck, up to 120 hours/3 weeks in a year, with increases based on tenure)
Paid holidays (11 observed holidays)
Paid Sick and Safe Leave (PSSL)
Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL)
30% discount on childcare tuition at Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center
Assistance with navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program