Job Description

Employment Opportunity

We are seeking a qualified, experienced, and dynamic candidate for this new position with Our Own Lives. Formed in 2023, Our Own Lives is a new disability services organization that will begin providing direct services to the disability community in Southwest Colorado in July of 2024. To prepare for the July start, new staff are being hired currently through Community Connections, Inc. to begin as soon as possible. Salaried/exempt (full-time) position, $32.50 per hour with full-time benefits: medical, dental and vision available for purchase; paid life insurance; AFLAC and Legal Shield available for purchase; 401K participation after 12 months and 1000 hours worked within those 12 months; paid Employee Assistance Program; CAL accrual (Paid Time Off); paid holidays.

Are you interested and ready for this new opportunity? Qualified candidates must complete the application at \xe2\x80\x93 Employment page. Complete the prescreening questions, submit, and complete the Community Connections application. Accepting applications until 5 pm, Wednesday, March 6th, 2024. Applicants with disabilities encouraged to apply. Remote work options available. Please contact 970-259-2464 for questions. EOE

Title: Accounting Manager

Reports To: CFO

FLSA: Salary/Exempt

Date Revised: 02-21-2024

: This position will support the financial operations of the organization. Supervises the Finance Assistant, manages and oversees the accounts payable, ac- counts receivable, billing, bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, financial state- ment preparation, MIP (payroll) processes, grant reporting request processes, prepares balance sheet reconciliations, assists management with important financial decisions, works closely with the CFO to complete audit and budget processes. All employees will uphold our mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities may include the following:

\xc2\xb7 Monitor financial reports and work closely with Managers to provide variance explanations, and work with CFO and managers to establish corrective actions as necessary.

\xc2\xb7 Oversee and maintain timely monthly close processes, general ledger entries, and production of monthly financial reporting.

\xc2\xb7 Establish, monitor and enforce internal controls with CFO.

\xc2\xb7 Backup to CFO to review and approve Payroll and prepare for Board meetings.

\xc2\xb7 Backup to Finance Assistant as needed.

\xc2\xb7 Work closely with Finance and Operations team to develop most efficient financial processes.

\xc2\xb7 Supervise and provide backup support to Finance Assistant.

\xc2\xb7 Supervision of the monthly processing of Accounts Receivable, Medicaid billings and re-bills.

\xc2\xb7 Follow up with staff regarding billing issues.

\xc2\xb7 Review, approval and banking related to Accounts Payable.

o Ensure vendors are input in accounting software.

o Annual 1099\xe2\x80\x99s, 1095\xe2\x80\x99s, 1094\xe2\x80\x99s are accurate and distributed.

o Review contractor files for accuracy and completeness.

o Review coding of accounts for deposits and accounts payable.

o Oversee and review all credit card transactions.

\xc2\xb7 Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

\xc2\xb7 Maintenance of fixed asset schedule and recording fixed assets in general ledger.

\xc2\xb7 Assist with preparation of audit workpapers and annual audits.

\xc2\xb7 Assist with preparation of the annual 990 and supporting workpapers.

\xc2\xb7 Assist with preparation of the annual budget.

\xc2\xb7 Assist with ensuring Policies and Procedures are up to date.

\xc2\xb7 Help provide financial information as needed for other departments and exter- nal reporting needs such as the Annual Report and grant requests.

\xc2\xb7 All other reasonable duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

\xc2\xb7 Alignment & Compliance: Walking the Talk

\xc2\xb7 Compassion

\xc2\xb7 Decision Quality

\xc2\xb7 Informing

\xc2\xb7 Integrity & Trust

\xc2\xb7 Interpersonal Savvy

\xc2\xb7 Managing & Measuring Work

\xc2\xb7 Negotiating

\xc2\xb7 Organizational Agility

\xc2\xb7 Political Savvy

\xc2\xb7 Quality of Work Output

\xc2\xb7 Strategic Agility

\xc2\xb7 Use of Resources

Knowledge and Abilities:

\xc2\xb7 Must be able to prepare and analyze accounts receivables/payables, general ledger, financial statements, budgets, and all organizational operational functions.

\xc2\xb7 Must have knowledge of budgeting and audit processes.

\xc2\xb7 Must have experience with accounting software (Abila/MIP preferred) and advanced Excel skills.

\xc2\xb7 Must have supervisory skills.

\xc2\xb7 Ability to commute for business, when needed. If driving, must possess a drivers\xe2\x80\x99 license in the state in which they reside and current auto insurance.

\xc2\xb7 Satisfactory completion of all background checks and references, including Motor Vehicle Record is required. ***

Qualifications

\xc2\xb7 Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in accounting with a minimum of three years\xe2\x80\x99 experience; non-profit accounting experience preferred.

Physical Demands of the Job: These essential tasks may be performed with or without accommodation or assistive technology. Employees in this position may spend significant hours on the computer writing and corresponding. The employee must be able to read text on the computer and paper documents. Communicating with others via email, letters and telephone is required. An employee in this position will use a laptop computer and may also have documents and files that they will need to transport within and outside the office. The employee will be required to attend meetings, training, and other community activities within the region of Southwest Colorado, with the possibility of occasional travel within Colorado or out of state to training or conferences.

***Please consult Human Resources for questions regarding specific criminal convictions and/or traffic violations that may preclude employment.

Flexible work from home options available.

Community Connections, Inc.