Staff Accountant- MUST RESIDE IN COLORADO

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HUMAN SERVICES•Denver, CO

1d•$57,784 - $62,117•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for general accounting duties including journal entries, program invoicing, program budget tracking, program revenue and expense accruals, account analysis and reconciliation, program financial statement analysis, maintaining financial compliance with program contracts, maintaining compliance with RMHS policy and procedure and internal controls.

Requirements

Knowledge of accounting principles, concepts and practices, understand and follow U.S. GAAP
Ability to organize work, set priorities, and to meet deadlines
Ability to communicate orally and in writing
Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting and financial data
Knowledge of accounting software
Knowledge of Microsoft Office with proficiency in Excel, proficient in Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Valid driver’s license
Proof of motor vehicle insurance
Personal vehicle in good operating condition for use during work, including transporting individuals
No major violations in the past three years. No more than two moving violations in the past three years
Ability to meet and maintain agency driving requirements and operate agency vehicles
Drivers must upload proof of ongoing auto insurance every 6 months into Paycom/Relias
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or two years of accounting or equivalent area experience
Proficiency in MS Excel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Non-profit accounting experience preferred
Experience with accounting and reporting for governmental grants and contracts preferred
Experience with Sage/Intacct preferred

Responsibilities

Organize and validate accounting data and prepare reports for assigned funding sources
Assist in collecting and preparing documentation for the financial and funder audits
Prepare journal entries including recurring journal entries
Review various accounts payable inputs and reports to ensure expenses are coded to the correct general ledger account
Support month-end close process
Perform monthly general ledger reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
Work with the finance team to provide monthly financial analysis, including revenue and expense variance analysis as assigned
Adhere to internal financial controls
Accounting research and reporting
Assist in developing Desk Level Procedures as appropriate to the position
Support activities of finance staff
Communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders
Perform special projects to meet the needs of the department and organization
Perform other duties as assigned