Position Title: Staff Accountant - Denver - Remote | Work From Home
Company Overview
We are an esteemed nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing green initiatives within multifamily affordable housing properties. Our mission intertwines the critical issues of affordable housing, climate change, and social equity. We empower communities and individuals to enact positive changes that foster local economic development, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. By 2025, we are committed to significantly reducing utility expenses for low and moderate-income households, lowering carbon emissions, creating sustainable employment opportunities, and investing in our local communities.
Work Environment
Become a part of our collaborative and entrepreneurial team where inclusivity, work-life balance, and a passion for our mission are paramount. We provide established career trajectories for specific roles, opportunities for job shadowing, flexible work schedules, and a comprehensive onboarding process.
Overview Of The Role
We are in search of a Staff Accountant to enhance our financial operations. This vital position will involve assisting the Controller with various accounting tasks, such as construction and grant project accounting, payroll management, account analysis, variance analysis, and monthly reporting. You will play a crucial role in tracking our financial performance while closely collaborating with team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with colleagues to oversee and assess the financial status of projects and grants, ensuring accurate allocation of resources for payroll.
- Prepare monthly reports analyzing budget versus actual performance and identifying risks or opportunities. Conduct special analyses as required.
- Contribute to the monthly and year-end closing operations by undertaking assigned tasks, including preparing entries, reconciliations, workpapers, financial statements, and analyses.
- Spearhead the design and execution of process enhancements to improve efficiency and adapt to external changes, including defining roles, establishing procedures, leveraging technology, and creating process swim lane analyses.
Required Skills
- Proficiency in ERP systems, particularly Sage Intacct, is preferred.
- Strong computer skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Office, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Exceptional organizational, communication, problem-solving, research, and follow-up abilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), ledgers, payroll, account analysis, KPI variance analysis, and monthly reporting.
- Experience with construction-related accounting functions is preferred.
- Previous experience in an accounting capacity within a nonprofit organization is a plus.
Location: Remote within the U.S.
Travel Requirements: Limited travel may be necessary based on organizational needs.
Reports To: Controller
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Compensation: $80,000, commensurate with experience
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance coverage at no cost to employees (charges apply for spouse and family coverage).
- Vision and short-term disability insurance options are available.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan accessible from day one.
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.
Commitment To Diversity
We actively seek to attract and retain a diverse workforce and honor individual experiences, perspectives, and unique identities. Our goal is to foster a workspace that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We take pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment Type: Full-Time
