Accounting Specialist

CHANDA CENTER FOR HEALTH; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

The Chanda Center for Health (CCFH) in Lakewood, CO seeks an Accounting Specialist to support medical billing, accounts payable/receivable, donor records, and grant tracking. The role bridges accounting and development with a focus on accurate financial management and discreet handling of sensitive information.

32 hours per week, non-exempt, with benefits. Onsite at 1630 Carr Street with optional remote work. Salary range $25–$30 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or nonprofit finance.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, including reconciliations and month-end close.
• Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks) and MS Office.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with staff, donors, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and receivable, maintain vendor records, and record deposits.
• Process company card and expense activity, ensuring timely receipts and approvals.
• Prepare and complete monthly reconciliations.
• Process payroll and payroll journal entries.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and monthly depreciation entries.
• Support month-end/ year-end close, audits, and 1099 preparation.
• Process and record donations, grants, and event revenue in DonorPerfect.
• Track restricted funds and monitor grant spending for compliance.
• Partner with Billing Coordinator to prepare and submit Medicaid/Medicare claims.
• Post payer payments and invoice for private pay and discount programs.
• Reconcile monthly billing activity with the general ledger and stay current on Colorado Medicaid rules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in accounting/finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

POSITION TITLE:

Accounting Specialist

SUPERVISOR:

Senior Director of Accounting & Finance

STATUS:

Full-Time with benefits (32 hours per week), Non-Exempt

About the Chanda Center for Health

The Chanda Center for Health (CCFH/the Center) is a non-profit organization in Lakewood, Colorado, with a mission to improve the health and wellness of people living with long-term disabilities and reduce their associated healthcare costs. We believe that individuals with long-term disabilities have the right to create their own healthcare path, live independently, and be active members of the community.

Position Summary

The Center is hiring a full-time Accounting Specialist (32 hours/week, with benefits) to support its financial operations, including medical billing. Bridging accounting and development, this role handles day-to-day bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, gift processing, donor records, and grant financial tracking and reporting. The Accounting Specialist also partners with the team on the Center’s medical billing, focusing on claims processing, payment posting, and reconciling billing activity with the Center’s financial records.

Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills, along with clear communication and a high level of discretion with financial, donor, and participant health information. The Accounting Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring the Center’s resources are well managed, and its supporters are well stewarded in service of our mission to improve access to integrative health services for people with long-term disabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Process accounts payable and receivable, maintain vendor records, and record deposits, including participant service revenue, grants, and contributions
• Process company card and expense activity, ensuring timely receipts, coding, and approvals
• Prepare and complete monthly reconciliations
• Process payroll and complete payroll journal entries
• Maintain the fixed asset register and record monthly depreciation, prepaid expenses, and other recurring journal entries
• Support month-end and year-end close, the annual audit, and 1099 preparation

Grants & Development Support

• Process and record all donations, pledges, in-kind gifts, and event revenue in DonorPerfect, and send timely, accurate gift acknowledgments and tax receipts
• Track restricted and unrestricted funds, record releases from restriction, and monitor grant spending to ensure compliance with funder requirements

Medical Billing Support

• Partner with the Billing Coordinator to prepare and submit claims to Medicaid, Medicare, and other payers
• Review claims for accuracy before submission, verifying services against EHR documentation
• Post Medicaid and other payer payments and remittances, and invoice participants for private pay, self-pay, and Discount Program services
• Monitor claims and accounts receivable aging, follow up on unpaid, denied, or rejected claims, and help submit corrected claims and appeals
• Reconcile monthly billing activity and payments with the general ledger
• Stay current on Colorado Medicaid billing rules and payer requirements

Reporting & Compliance

• Assist with annual budget preparation and monthly budget-to-actual reporting
• Maintain organized financial and development records in accordance with the Center’s policies and nonprofit best practices
• Handle participant, donor, and financial information in compliance with HIPAA and the Center’s confidentiality policies

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or nonprofit finance and/or development operations
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, including accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Proficiency with accounting software (preferably QuickBooks)
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality customer service to staff, donors, funders, and external partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, nonprofit management, or a related field
• Proficiency with donor management software (preferably DonorPerfect)
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards and GAAP
• Experience with medical billing, claims processing, or healthcare accounts receivable, including use of an electronic health record (EHR) system
• Familiarity with Colorado Medicaid and Waiver billing and medical coding (e.g., CPT, ICD-10)

Working Environment/Physical Activities: This position works primarily in an office setting and involves extended periods of sitting and computer use in a fast-paced environment. It also requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, independently or with assistance.

Work Hours: Your normal work schedule will be 32 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Monday is a required workday, and three additional days will be assigned. Each workday includes an unpaid meal break, in accordance with Colorado labor regulations. Because this position is non-exempt, you would be eligible for overtime.

Benefits & Time Off: We offer health insurance and a generous paid time off policy. You’ll also be eligible for all Chanda Center-designated holidays, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan, subject to the terms and conditions of those programs. A comprehensive overview of these benefits will be provided upon the start of your employment and is available upon request.

Workplace: Onsite at the Chanda Center for Health (1630 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO 80214) with the ability to work remote.

Hourly Rate: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no set application deadline.