Accounting Manager

J2T Recruiting; Lone Tree (CO); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation package

Job summary

J2T Recruiting Consultants, Inc. partnered nonprofit organization in Lone Tree, CO seeks an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting and ensure financial integrity across the association.

You will collaborate with the Executive Director, manage month-end close, reconciliations, payroll, and revenue tracking for events and memberships. This hands-on role emphasizes accuracy, process improvements, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on operational accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and GL management.
• Excellent Excel skills and experience with financial management software.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication with staff and volunteers.
• Experience with event registration systems or nonprofit accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting functions across general ledger, journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash deposits.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, investment, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end/year-end close, financial reporting, variance analysis, and internal controls.
• Oversee payroll and employee benefit deductions with a third-party processor.
• Track membership dues revenue, deferred revenue, and event-related financials.
• Coordinate with IT for registration systems linking to the GL and assist with software enhancements.
• Prepare schedules for annual audits and support IRS Form 990 preparation.
• Monitor expenditures and assist with annual operating budgets and project metrics.

Skills

Operational accounting

Bank reconciliations

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Nonprofit accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

• Join a nationwide membership organization dedicated to supporting industry programs, events, and community initiatives.
• Enjoy direct visibility and partnership with the Executive Director, serving as the operational leader for all financial functions.
• Experience a collaborative, close-knit team culture that values clear communication, individual ownership, and work-life balance.
• Benefit from a robust compensation and coverage package.
• Build a long-term career while streamlining financial workflows, implementing tech solutions, and maintaining operational excellence.

Why This Job – ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Join an established, mission-driven membership organization as an Accounting Manager This is an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated accounting professional who thrives in a hands-on operational role, enjoys managing full-cycle daily accounting, and wants to drive financial integrity across the association.

Partnering closely with the Executive Director, you will lead day-to-day accounting operations, manage financial records, and oversee key processes such as month-end close, bank reconciliations, payroll, and event registration revenue tracking. If you are looking for a key financial role in a supportive environment where your accuracy and process improvements make an immediate impact, this could be the ideal next step.

What You'll Actually Do:

• Manage daily accounting functions across general ledger operations, journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash deposits.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, investment, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end/year-end close processes, financial reporting, variance research, and internal controls.
• Administer payroll and employee benefit deductions in coordination with a third-party payroll processor.
• Track membership dues revenue, deferred revenue, and financial details for annual conventions, registrations, exhibitors, and sponsorships.
• Connect registration systems to the general ledger and assist with ongoing accounting software enhancements.
• Prepare supporting schedules for annual independent audits and assist external accountants with IRS Form 990 preparation.
• Monitor departmental expenditure, assist with annual operating budgets, and track project metrics.

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Need:

• At least 5 years of relevant, hands-on operational accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, general ledger management, and financial reconciliations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management software.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical capabilities, and excellent organizational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset for internal staff and volunteers.
• Experience or familiarity with event registration systems association management software, or non‑profit/membership environment accounting is a plus.

Where and How Much:

• Target Compensation: $105,000 to $110,000

Location & Work Schedule:

• Primary location in Lone Tree, CO.
• Full-time schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. 4 days in office, 1 day remote