Senior Accounting Analyst

Jewish Family Service of Colorado•Denver, CO

1d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team as a key financial analyst! In this role, you’ll dive deep into analyzing and optimizing accounting systems and processes, lead first-level internal control reviews, and drive accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and forward-looking forecasting. Your expertise will help shape smarter decisions and strengthen our financial foundation. Following successful completion of training, the role may be performed in a hybrid capacity, with the majority of the time in the office.

Requirements

Preferred bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least three years of experience, or equivalent experience.
Minimum three years of non-profit accounting experience preferred.
Experience working with Financial Edge accounting software preferred.
Organize, prioritize, and delegate tasks, and meet deadlines while handling multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong knowledge of GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and nonprofit accounting standards.
Financial reporting and monthly and year-end close process experience.
Strong analytical skills including variance review and providing recommended resolution.
Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling) with the ability to analyze complex financial data.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating with various levels of staff, including program managers, directors, and external auditors.
Willingness to identify areas of improvement, develop and implement new, streamlined processes, policies, and internal controls.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Passion for community building and mission-driven work with a commitment to supporting the organization’s financial integrity.
Essential physical requirements: Frequently sitting and typing.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and use standard office equipment.
The employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 10 pounds.
Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (proof required), subject to legally required exemptions.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Financial Edge accounting software preferred.
Minimum three years of non-profit accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for review of Accounting systems and processes for efficiency gains and risk mitigation.
Responsible for first-level review and management of internal controls processes.
Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
Responsible for assigned general ledger and account reconciliation.
Provide forecasts and analysis of expenditures for assigned grants and personnel expenses.
Support the Staff Accountant with revenue recognition, including Raiser’s Edge donation reconciliation.
Assist with annual departmental budget preparation.
Provides superior customer service to internal departments and collaborates across departments to improve efficiency, ensuring smooth financial operations.
Completes assigned general ledger journal entries and account reconciliations, reviewing and approving reconciliations and journal entries prepared by AP specialists.
Assure that assigned month-end closing activities are completed within the timeframes set.
Provide cross-coverage for accounting operations, including preparing A/P and A/R billing and payroll.
Assist Department Directors with information regarding budgets and analysis of information on monthly financial statements.
Assist with the annual company audit processes, including preparing reconciliations and schedules as needed.
Prepare and post journal entries.
Other duties as assigned.