Staff Accountant

Sangre; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-funded HSA

Paid time off

Six paid holidays

Two floating holidays

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sangre de Cristo Community Care in Pueblo, CO seeks a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the Fiscal Services team. This on-site role focuses on accurate accounting for nonprofit hospice, home health and related programs, reporting to the Controller and ensuring audit-ready records.

The successful candidate has 2–5 years of accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, strong Excel skills, and discretion handling confidential information. Bachelor’s degree preferred but an associate is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Two to five years of accounting experience; healthcare or nonprofit preferred.
• Knowledge of accounts payable/receivable, general-ledger, payroll, month-end close, and financial statements.
• GAAP and accrual accounting knowledge.
• Strong Excel, Word, and Outlook proficiency.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Colorado driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Ability to complete required background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Manage full accounts payable: invoicing, approvals, payments, vendor records, GL coding, 1099 reporting.
• Review and reconcile credit-card activity, receipts, approvals, and GL entries.
• Handle cash receipts, deposits, tracking, reconciliation, reporting.
• Complete monthly donation reconciliations between bank receipts, philanthropy records, and GL.
• Assist with monthly close: journal entries, adjustments, reclassifications.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready financial records.
• Support audits and Form 990 preparation, budgeting, and special projects.
• Assist Fiscal Services with revenue-cycle and other accounting functions.
• Respond to leaders’ questions regarding accounts payable, expenses, and financial information.
• Create and maintain procedures for accounts payable and cash handling.
• Develop spreadsheets and tools to improve accounting accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Problem-solving

Discretion

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Description

Sangre de Cristo Community Care is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Staff Accountant to join our Fiscal Services team. This is an opportunity to use your accounting expertise in support of nonprofit hospice, home health, palliative care, and private-duty programs that make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

You’ll work closely with our Controller and fiscal team to keep financial operations accurate, organized, and moving forward. The right person enjoys digging into details, improving processes, and being part of a collaborative, mission-driven workplace.

Please note: This position is based in our Pueblo office and is not remote or hybrid. Regular, in-person attendance is required.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the full accounts payable process, including invoice processing, approvals, payments, vendor records, general-ledger coding, uncashed payments, and annual 1099 reporting.
• Review and reconcile company credit-card activity, receipts, approvals, and general-ledger entries.
• Handle cash receipts, deposits, tracking, reconciliation, reporting, and related documentation.
• Complete monthly donation reconciliations between bank receipts, philanthropy records, and the general ledger.
• Assist with monthly close activities, including journal entries, adjustments, and reclassifications.
• Maintain organized and audit-ready financial records.
• Support audits, Form 990 preparation, budgeting, and special projects.
• Assist the Fiscal Services team with revenue-cycle and other accounting functions.
• Respond to leaders’ questions regarding accounts payable, expenses, and other financial information.
• Create and maintain procedures for accounts payable and cash handling.
• Develop spreadsheets and tools that make accounting processes more accurate and efficient.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Meaningful work supporting a respected nonprofit healthcare organization
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-funded HSA contribution
• Generous paid time off
• Six paid holidays and two floating holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and immediate vesting
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and additional employee benefits

Important Location Notice

This is a fully on-site position located in Pueblo, Colorado. It is not eligible for remote or hybrid work. Applicants must be able to work in the Pueblo office on a regular, full-time basis.

Bring your accounting skills to an organization where accuracy supports something bigger.

Sangre de Cristo Community Care is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Associate degree in accounting from an accredited college or university required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two to five years of accounting experience; healthcare or nonprofit experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general-ledger accounting, payroll, month-end close, and financial statements.
• Experience with GAAP and accrual accounting.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial, patient, and employee information with discretion.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Ability to successfully complete required background and drug screening.