Senior Accountant ▸

Homeward Pikes Peak; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) 2% match

Paid Time Off: 18 days

Holidays: 6 + 4

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Homeward Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs seeks a Senior Accountant to support the Director of Finance with cash management, invoicing, balance sheet management, and audit responsibilities. This position manages financial records, prepares reports, and ensures compliance with accounting standards while providing insights to enhance financial performance.

The Senior Accountant ensures timely and accurate processing of payroll, invoices, and payments to support reliable grant funding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field.
• At least three years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to read and understand a balance sheet.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Understanding of GAAP and accounting best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Finance with month-end close and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for leadership and the Board.
• Share biweekly payroll processing responsibilities with HR and Finance.
• Reconcile payroll tax filings and report variances.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly grant reimbursements for review.
• Maintain accounting policies and GAAP compliance.
• Complete special accounting projects as required.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

Master’s in Accounting/Finance (preferred)

CPA or equivalent certification (preferred)

Tools

Paylocity

Blackbaud

Job description

The mission of Homeward Pikes Peak (HPP) is to work with individuals and families in our community to achieve their full potential through supportive housing and recovery services, rebuild dignity and self-sufficiency, and permanently exit homelessness.

Our efforts focus on overcoming barriers to developing and maintaining stable housing and sober living. We embrace the social work values of service, social justice, dignity and worth of the whole person, the importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. These values guide our work and the relationships we build with staff, clients, and community partners.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant reports to and supports the Director of Finance with cash management, invoicing, balance sheet management, and audit responsibilities. This position manages financial records, prepares reports, and ensures compliance with accounting standards while providing insights to enhance financial performance.

The Senior Accountant ensures timely and accurate processing of payroll, invoices, and payments to support reliable grant funding.

This is a full-time, exempt position working 40 hours per week, on-site in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting and General Ledger

• Assist the Director of Finance with month-end and year-end close processes by preparing journal entries and monthly account reconciliations. Identify and report unusual variances to support timely financial reporting.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports for Program Directors, the CEO, and the Board of Directors.
• Share biweekly payroll processing responsibilities with Human Resources and the Director of Finance, including payroll balancing, time-off accruals, payroll adjustments, garnishments, and benefit withholdings.
• Assist the Director of Finance with biweekly payroll journal entries.
• Reconcile payroll tax filings and report any variances to the Director of Finance.
• Assist with updating fixed asset schedules to ensure accurate monthly depreciation journal entries.
• Assist the Director of Finance with annual audit documentation and requests.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly grant reimbursement requests for review by the Director of Finance.
• Contribute to and maintain accounting policies and procedures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and best practices.
• Complete special accounting projects and analyses as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Accounts Payable

• Manage all aspects of accounts payable.
• Ensure vendor, general ledger, and payment information is current.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with vendors.
• Submit biweekly 401(k) withholdings and employer contributions to the plan provider.

Accounts Receivable

• Prepare deposits received by mail and record them in the accounting software.
• Record online deposits in the accounting software.
• Notify the Director of Development of funds received related to fundraising.
• Transition sober home client payments to accrual-based accounting and record receivables to ensure revenue is recognized in the proper period.
• Identify accounts more than 30 days past due and follow up to expedite collections.

HPP Team Duties

• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Interact with donors and attend community events or fundraising activities as requested.
• Collaborate across the organization and with the community.
• Provide timely documentation for audits and audit resolutions.
• Maintain a professional office environment and demonstrate strong teamwork.
• Consistently uphold and promote the organization’s values.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel functions and formulas.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Honesty, confidence, professionalism, and integrity.
• Ability to review work for accuracy and quality before submitting it to the Director of Finance.
• Initiative and a commitment to improving knowledge and performance.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Strong critical thinking, prioritization, interpretation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships across the organization and with vendors.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field.
• At least three years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to read and understand a balance sheet.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Understanding of GAAP and accounting best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field.
• CPA or equivalent certification.
• Nonprofit accounting experience.
• Grant reporting experience.
• Experience with Paylocity and Blackbaud.

Physical Demands

While performing job duties, the employee will regularly be required to sit at a desk for up to eight hours per day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70,000–$80,000 per year. This is a full-time, exempt position authorized to work 40 hours per week.

Homeward Pikes Peak offers the following benefits for eligible employees, primarily those working full-time:

• Medical, Dental & Vision: Employer pays 55% of the premium.
• Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Short-Term Disability Insurance: Employer pays 100%.
• 401(k): Employer match of 2%.
• Paid Time Off: 18 days of vacation accruing annually for years 0–5 and six days of paid sick leave accruing annually.
• Holidays: Six paid holidays and four floating holidays.
• Employee Assistance Plan: Employer pays 100%.

Homeward Pikes Peak is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Homeward Pikes Peak makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.