Staff Accountant
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$ 54636 - 65563
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Job Description
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Who we are:
CareerWiseis a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that creates lifechanging opportunities for the youngest generation of Americas workforce. We build industryled studentcentered modern youth apprenticeships through classroom and onthejob learning providing flexible alternative pathways to economic mobility. We have hundreds of CareerWise apprentices in the workplace charting new paths to academic and career success. In addition workforce and education leaders from across the country have visited CareerWise to learn about our youth apprenticeship model. As a result our programs have launched in multiple states leveraging our institutional knowledge technology and infrastructure.
Who Were Looking For:
We are looking for a Staff Accountantwho will be responsible for an array of accounting and administrative duties including assisting with monthend closing procedures daytoday transactional processing financial report preparation and budget support duties. Diversity Equity and Inclusion are core to who you are and you are intentional about embodying these values daily and embedding them in your work. We have an awesome team of smart fun people who roll up our sleeves and get stuff done! You thrive in a high energy dynamic team like ours. And we mean TEAM. We collaborate engage in healthy debate pivot quickly based on realtime learning and jump in wherever our skills are needed.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Controller the Staff Accountant will manage accounts payable/receivable generate financial statements and support budgeting and reporting processes. This is a role that requires extreme attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
What Youll Be Doing:
- AP & AR You will manage weekly AP and AR processes (including: new vendor setup and W9 maintenance invoice and employee expense report reviews/approval/generation reconcile commercial credit card accounts 1099 reporting prepare bank deposits AR collections etc.
- FINANCIALS You will support the Controller throughout the monthend closing procedures resulting in the issuance of accurate financial statements. You will work across many teams to ensure inputs are accurately received and processed in a timely manner. You will be responsible for preparing and posting monthly journal entries for payroll credit cards accrued revenue and expense prepaids and depreciation. You will reconcile balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and identify any discrepancies. All financial statement tasks will lead to the compilation of key financial reports which will support leadership with making informed business decisions.
- BUDGETING You will support the creation of the annual operating budget and financial models and accurately input data into our general ledger system. You will prepare budget versus actual reporting at both the consolidated and and team level including an analysis of spending by expense category.
- AUDIT You will assist with the annual financial statement audit including preparing schedules gathering documentation and providing explanations when necessary. Additionally you will support any funding agency financial requests.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Key competencies to be successful in this role:
- Strong experience with GAAP and general ledger accounting
- Advanced MS Excel skills (including lookups pivot tables multifunction formulas etc.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks and Sage Intacct
- Detailoriented; independently driven; able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates a commitment to the principles of DEI (Diversity Equity and Inclusion)
- Lives out the CareerWise values and has a passion for the CareerWise mission and vision
Additional proficiencies:
- Selfdirected and organized; prioritize tasks based on tight deadlines
- Able to maintain knowledge of business literacy about CW and apply critical/analytical approaches to business decisions
- Proven track record of executing work with quality and accuracy
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and the Google Suite
- Collaborative; participates in team meetings; develops and leverages relationships within and across stakeholders to achieve results
- Experience and comfort working in a fastpaced rapidly changing environment
The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job being performed by employees assigned to this classification. The duties listed are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. With the evolution of the organization and this role the responsibilities of this position may change at any time.
Location:
As a preference this role is based in/near Denver Colorado. However remote applicants will be considered. There will be occasions (possibly 24 times per year) for staff to come to Denver for inperson meetings and/or training. Exceptions will be made for special circumstances.
Compensation:
The starting salary range for this role is: $54636 (min) $65563 (max) annually; this role is not covered by the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the FLSA. CareerWise offers a generous benefits package including group medical dental and vision plans shortterm disability 100 vested 401k plan with a 3 employer contribution and flexible time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at:
Working conditions and physical requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Usual office environment with frequent sitting walking and standing. Frequent use of eye hand and finger coordination for use of standard office equipment. Oral and auditory capacity required for interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone and online video conference platforms (like Google Zoom MS Teams Webex etc.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at:
Title: Staff Accountant
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Controller
Pay Band: 3A
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
