Nonprofit General Ledger Accountant | Month-End Close

The Action Center; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Action Center in Lakewood, CO is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to maintain the integrity of our general ledger, coordinate month-end close, and provide timely financial reporting. This role supports GAAP compliance, internal controls, and sound financial decision-making within our nonprofit organization.

Responsibilities include preparing ledger schedules, bank reconciliations, and regulatory filings, along with contributing to process improvements and cross-training within Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant accounting experience valued.
• Five years of progressively responsible accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with general ledger reconciliations, account analysis, and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with nonprofit fund accounting and cloud-based accounting software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the monthly financial close process, including journal entries, supporting schedules, financial statement preparation, and communication of deadlines.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by ensuring financial activity is accurately recorded and complies with policies and GAAP.
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules for GL accounts (bank accounts, payroll, retirement plans, interfunds, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities) and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform treasury-related accounting activities, including bank reconciliations and interfund cash transfers; research accounting issues and assist with policy implementations.
• Prepare required regulatory filings (e.g., FAMLI and Colorado Unclaimed Property) and support audits and 1099s; ensure internal controls and reporting compliance.
• Demonstrate ownership, initiative, teamwork, and continuous process improvement within the Finance Department.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

General ledger

Account analysis

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

5+ years experience

Nonprofit accounting

Cloud-based accounting software

Tools

Cloud-based accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

The Action Center in Lakewood, CO is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to maintain the integrity of our general ledger, coordinate month-end close, and provide timely financial reporting. This role supports GAAP compliance, internal controls, and sound financial decision-making within our nonprofit organization.

Responsibilities include preparing ledger schedules, bank reconciliations, and regulatory filings, along with contributing to process improvements and cross-training within Finance.