Staff Accountant

Valley Settlement; Silt (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid health plan (medical,视觉,

Simple IRA employer contribution

Generous PTO

Up to 21 paid holidays

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Valley Settlement is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Finance & Operations team in Silt, CO. This in-person role handles GAAP-compliant general accounting, payroll, grants, and audits under the Director of Finance & Operations.

The ideal candidate will manage complex reconciliations, grant reporting, and month-end close with strong attention to detail. The position is full-time, with occasional tight deadlines and a generous benefits package supporting professional development and PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with the accounting courses required for CPA licensing in Colorado
• Three or more years of accounting experience, with direct experience in grant fund accounting
• Have and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license
• Must have a reliable vehicle to attend external meetings (mileage reimbursed)
• Proficient in QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Google Drive (Documents & Spreadsheets)
• Advanced knowledge of Excel

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with GAAP
• Meet weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual processing and reporting deadlines
• Responsible for the review and processing of the bi-weekly payroll for a mix of non-exempt and exempt staff (shared with HR & Operations Manager)
• Process accounts payable and employee reimbursements
• Enter all credit card charges into the accounting system; follow-up on missing backup for a transaction(s)
• Prepare and submit Simple IRA employee and employer contributions to designated investment account
• Perform monthly or quarterly balance sheet reconciliations for all cash accounts, credit cards, contributions receivable, accounts receivable and Simple IRA
• Perform general ledger account reviews, ensuring transactions are coded and classed accurately
• Assist with recording releases against temporarily restricted net assets
• Assist with the annual reconciliation of the contributions receivable and donor database
• Prepare grant journal entries and all deposits; provide monthly deposit detail report to development.
• Prepare and submit reimbursable grant invoices in accordance with donor and regulatory deadlines
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain financial documentation to comply with internal financial policies and internal audits
• Maintain inventory of electronic devices
• Support fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals and depreciation
• Works with applicable program supervisors to ensure organization-owned vehicle maintenance logs are up to date
• Assists the DFO with grants management, regulatory and funder compliance, and timely and accurate reports
• Contribute to the development and review of annual operating budgets in collaboration with program teams and development
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls
• In partnership with the DFO, maintain internal controls and ensure adherence to accounting policies, procedures, and grant compliance requirements
• Assist the DFO with the annual internal audit and requests for information
• Perform additional accounting and administrative projects as needed

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Communication

Active listening

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with accounting courses for CPA licensing in Colorado

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Google Drive

Job description

Staff Accountant

Department: Finance & Operations

Reports to

Director of Finance & Operations

Location

Silt, CO (this is an in-person office position)

Schedule

This is a full-time, at-will position at 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. There may be occasional evening and weekend obligations for this role related to finance deadlines.

Salary Range

$65,000 – $85,000

Benefits

Valley Settlement’s benefits include the following:

• Employer paid health plan that includes medical, vision, dental and life
• Simple IRA employer contribution
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan
• Up to 21 paid holidays annually
• Professional development assistance

Job Description

Valley Settlement’s mission is to listen to Latina families, and together create opportunities for early childhood and adult education, connection, and growth, so children and families can thrive.

We are looking for a diligent staff accountant to join our finance and operations team. Under the direction of the Director of Finance & Operations (DOF), the Staff Accountant will have a range of responsibilities, including general accounting duties, assisting with the budget process and internal audits, grant invoicing and tracking, and will provide administrative support as needed. This position will also be assisting the DOF as needed and will respond to information requests by management and for auditing purposes.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Ensure compliance with GAAP
• Meet weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual processing and reporting deadlines
• Responsible for the review and processing of the bi-weekly payroll for a mix of non-exempt and exempt staff (this will be a shared responsibility with the HR & Operations Manager)
• Process accounts payable and employee reimbursements
• Enter all credit card charges into the accounting system; follow-up on missing backup for a transaction(s)
• Prepare and submit Simple IRA employee and employer contributions to designated investment account
• Perform monthly or quarterly balance sheet reconciliations for all cash accounts, credit cards, contributions receivable, accounts receivable and Simple IRA
• Perform general ledger account reviews, ensuring transactions are coded and classed accurately
• Assist with recording releases against temporarily restricted net assets
• Assist with the annual reconciliation of the contributions receivable and donor database
• Prepare grant journal entries and all deposits; provide monthly deposit detail report to development.
• Prepare and submit reimbursable grant invoices in accordance with donor and regulatory deadlines
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain financial documentation to comply with internal financial policies and internal audits
• Maintain inventory of electronic devices
• Support fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals and depreciation
• Works with applicable program supervisors to ensure organization-owned vehicle maintenance logs are up to date
• Assists the DFO with grants management, regulatory and funder compliance, and timely and accurate reports
• Contribute to the development and review of annual operating budgets in collaboration with program teams and development
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls
• In partnership with the DFO, maintain internal controls and ensure adherence to accounting policies, procedures, and grant compliance requirements
• Assist the DFO with the annual internal audit and requests for information
• Perform additional accounting and administrative projects as needed

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with the accounting courses required for CPA licensing in Colorado
• Three or more years of accounting experience, with direct experience in grant fund accounting
• Have and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license
• Must have a reliable vehicle to attend external meetings (mileage reimbursed)
• Proficient in QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Google Drive (Documents & Spreadsheets)
• Advanced knowledge of Excel

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong understanding of GAAP principles, including restricted fund accounting and revenue recognition
• Excellent communication skills
• Active listener who values an inclusive and collaborative approach to work
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Must be highly organized with the ability to prioritize work items
• Multi-tasker that can successfully work in a deadline-driven environment
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus

Physical Requirements

The job duties require the employee to handle the physical demands of work, including prolonged periods of sitting and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Non-Discrimination Practices

Valley Settlement does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, cultural heritage, political beliefs, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, disability, color, country of origin, marital status, immigration status, or perceived immigration status in any of its activities or operations, including, but not limited to, the provision of services to children and their families, its employment practices, and selection of vendors or volunteers.