Staff Accountant
About The Position
The Colorado Springs World Arena owns and independently operates The Broadmoor World Arena, the premier sports and entertainment venue in southern Colorado, and the adjacent World Arena Ice Hall. The Arena is a 7,500-seat multipurpose facility and the Ice Hall, with two sheets of ice, is a US Olympic and Paralympic Committee-designed Olympic Training Site for the U.S. Figure Skating and home of The Broadmoor Skating Club. CSWA also operates, under contract with El Paso County, the 2,000-seat Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, home of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. The Staff Accountant supports the Director of Finance in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, and supporting day-to-day accounting operations. This role partners closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and events/staff to ensure timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting.
Requirements
- Zero to 2 years of relevant accounting experience. Relevant experience can include bookkeeping, payroll assistance, or administrative roles involving financial data.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or related field) strongly preferred; valid Colorado driver’s license; and interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with guests, vendors, staff, and other facility users.
- Willing to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and extra hours as needed.
- Be reliable, honest, dependable, and punctual and have strong customer service.
- Be a self-starter; can take directions; and be able to work with minimal supervision.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with accounting software’s such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, allocations, and adjustments
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
- Reconcile general ledger accounts, including cash, prepaid expenses, and liabilities
- Bank account reconciliation
- Support preparation of internal financial statements
- Review and support Accounts Payable processes for accuracy, proper coding, and compliance
- Serve as backup support for AP and AR processing as needed
- Assist with vendor setup, 1099 tracking, and documentation retention
- Assist the Director of Finance with budget preparation and forecasting if needed
- Monitor budget vs. actuals and help identify trends or variances
- Track restricted funding and assist with proper revenue recognition
- Support grant reporting and compliance documentation
- Ensure accounting practices align with GAAP and nonprofit regulatory requirements
- Assist with annual audit preparation, schedules, and auditor requests
- Support internal controls and document financial procedures
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy in accounting processes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
