Accounting Manager (0003Z)

Axis Health System•Durango, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Manager oversees core accounting operations, including account reconciliations, general ledger management, month‑end close activities, accounts payable, and procurement functions. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across all accounting processes while supervising staff and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate demonstrates a clear progression of responsibility, increasing complexity in assignments, and strong analytical and leadership capabilities. Position also assists the Director of Finance in managing various high-level accounting, budgeting, costing and reporting functions, ensuring that job functions are done accurately and in a timely manner.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience in performing accounting functions and analysis including general ledger and accounts payable experience.
Minimum 2 years demonstrated progression in accounting responsibilities, including supervisory responsibilities.
Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls and accounting best practices.
Must have good understanding of GAAP and its application to internal accounting practices and procedures, with audit and tax requirements as they relate to non-profits.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
Ability to communicate clearly with Agency staff and management team, as well as to outside agencies, vendors and patients in a professional, courteous and confidential manner.
Proficient in use of office equipment, i.e., calculator, copy machine, telephone and fax machine.
Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products, General Ledger Software and other business systems, particularly Word and Excel.
Must regard work as confidential.
Must have current driver’s license and ability to be commercially insured and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis commercial insurance agency.
Ability to take on additional duties when necessary.
Annual Flu immunization, de-escalation training within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business management preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees core accounting operations, including account reconciliations, general ledger management, month‑end close activities, accounts payable, and procurement functions.
Ensures accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across all accounting processes.
Supervises staff and drives continuous improvement.
Assists the Director of Finance in managing various high-level accounting, budgeting, costing and reporting functions.