Accountant I

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced candidate to take off with this new position! The qualified candidate will start as soon as possible with Community Connections, Inc. and transition to Our Own Lives, a new organization splitting from Community Connections on July 1, 2024. Our Own Lives will provide services for adults with disabilities. Full time, salaried/exempt position with the following benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance, purchased by employee; paid life insurance paid by employer; Employee Assistance Program (EAP) paid by employer; 401K participation after 1000 hours worked within 12 months; CAL (paid time off) accrual; Legal Shield and AFLAC, purchased by employee; paid holidays. Hourly rate is $26.44 per hour (prorated annually $55,000). Accepting applications until 5 pm, April 26, 2024. Please complete prescreening questions and continue to the Community Connections application after clicking on "Submit Application". Complete application. Candidates with disabilities encouraged to apply. EOE.

Title: Accountant I

Reports to: CFO

FLSA: Salary/Exempt

Date Revised: 04/17/2024

Job Description: This position will support the financial operations of the organization. It manages and oversees:
Accounts payable
Accounts receivable
Billing
Bank Reconciliations
General ledger entries
Financial statement preparation
Payroll processes
Grant reporting request processes
Balance sheet reconciliations

In addition, this position assists management with important financial decisions, and works closely with the CFO to complete audit and budget processes.

All employees will uphold Our Own Lives mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities may include:

• Monitor financial reports and work closely with Managers to provide variance explanations, and work with CFO and managers to establish corrective actions as necessary.
• Oversee and maintain timely monthly close processes, general ledger entries, and production of monthly financial reporting.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls with CFO.
• Backup to CFO to review and approve Payroll and prepare for Board meetings.
• Work closely with Finance and Operations teams to develop the most efficient financial processes.
• Supervision of the monthly processing of Accounts Receivable, Medicaid billings and re-bills.
• Follow up with staff regarding billing issues.
• Reviewing, approval of, and banking related to Accounts Payable.
• Ensure vendors are input and set up correctly in accounting syste
• Make sure that annual 1099s, 1095s, 1094s are accurate and distributed.
• Review contractor files for accuracy and completeness.
• Review coding of accounts for deposits and accounts payable.
• Oversee and review all credit card transactions.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintenance of fixed asset schedule and recording fixed assets in general ledger.
• Assist with preparation of audit workpapers and annual audits.
• Assist with preparation of the annual 990 and supporting workpapers.
• Assist with preparation of the annual budget.
• Assist with ensuring Policies and Procedures are up to date.
• Help provide financial information as needed for other departments and external reporting needs such as the Annual Report and grant requests.
• All other reasonable duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Alignment & Compliance: Walking the Talk
• Compassion
• Decision Quality
• Informing
• Integrity & Trust
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Managing & Measuring Work
• Negotiating
• Organizational Agility
• Political Savvy
• Quality of Work Output
• Strategic Agility
• Use of Resources

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Must be able to prepare and analyze accounts receivables/payables, general ledger, financial statements, budgets, and all organizational operational functions.
• Must have knowledge of budgeting and audit processes.
• Must have experience with accounting software (Abila/MIP preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to commute for business, when needed. If driving, must possess a drivers license in the state in which they reside and current auto insurance.
• Satisfactory completion of all background checks and references, including Motor Vehicle Record is required. ***

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in accounting preferred with a minimum of three years experience. Non-profit accounting experience preferred. Or, an acceptable combination of education and experience adequate to be able to fulfill all job responsibilities.

Physical Demands of the Job: These essential tasks may be performed with or without accommodation or assistive technology. Employees in this position may spend significant hours on the computer writing and corresponding. The employee must be able to read text on the computer and paper documents. Communicating with others via email, letters and telephone is required. An employee in this position will use a computer and may also have documents and files that they will need to transport within and outside the office. The employee may be required to attend meetings, training, and other community activities within the region of Southwest Colorado, with the possibility of occasional travel within Colorado or out of state to training or conferences.

***Please consult Human Resources for questions regarding specific criminal convictions and/or traffic violations that may preclude employment.

Flexible work from home options available.