Job Description Staff Accountant records routine daily, weekly, and ...
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<strong>Job</strong> <strong>Description</strong><br />
Department(s)<br />
<strong>Job</strong> Title<br />
Reports to<br />
<strong>Staff</strong> <strong>Accountant</strong><br />
Controller<br />
Finance & Administration<br />
Type of position:<br />
Full-time<br />
Part-time<br />
Intern<br />
Contractor<br />
Status:<br />
Exempt<br />
Nonexempt<br />
SUMMARY<br />
<strong>Staff</strong> <strong>Accountant</strong> <strong>records</strong> <strong>routine</strong> <strong>daily</strong>, <strong>weekly</strong>, <strong>and</strong> monthly accounting transactions for The Denver Foundation<br />
<strong>and</strong> supporting organizations, reconciles bank <strong>and</strong> investment accounts, posts necessary general journal<br />
entries, <strong>and</strong> prepares reports on a <strong>weekly</strong>, monthly, quarterly, annually, <strong>and</strong> as-requested basis. This person<br />
works closely with the other members of the finance office to accomplish a wide variety of tasks in a<br />
professional manner.<br />
RESPONSIBILITIES<br />
• Reconciles all bank accounts<br />
• Reconciles investment accounts<br />
• Verifies <strong>and</strong> enters bills <strong>and</strong> invoices<br />
• Creates payment checks prior to due dates, obtains authorized signatures<br />
• Verifies <strong>and</strong> enters donor <strong>and</strong> other receipts<br />
• Coordinates accounting entries into general ledger<br />
• Prepares internal <strong>and</strong> external reports for management <strong>and</strong> others<br />
• Work with management for the preparation of the annual audit <strong>and</strong> tax returns<br />
• May assist with preparation of annual budget<br />
• Performs other duties as requested by management
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS<br />
Required<br />
• Must have a minimum of three years experience in a similar position<br />
• Strong experience with general ledger reconciliations<br />
• Proficient with accounting software packages, particularly FIMS <strong>and</strong> QuickBooks<br />
• Proficient with MS Excel <strong>and</strong> MS Word<br />
• Ability to communicate information to others<br />
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality<br />
• Good verbal <strong>and</strong> numerical skills required<br />
• Excellent organizational <strong>and</strong> multi-tasking skills; self motivated<br />
• Ability to exercise effective judgment <strong>and</strong> work independently based on directives<br />
• Ability to meet deadlines<br />
• Must be customer service oriented<br />
• Must have the ability to work with others in a team setting<br />
Preferred<br />
• College degree in Accounting<br />
• Knowledge of fund accounting<br />
• Not-for-profit experience<br />
• Real estate, l<strong>and</strong> development, <strong>and</strong>/or construction experience<br />
• Audit experience<br />
• Tax experience<br />
• 10-key by touch<br />
OTHER REQUIREMENTS<br />
• Acceptable reference check<br />
• Successfully pass a criminal background check<br />
COMPENSATION<br />
• Salary commensurate with education <strong>and</strong> experience<br />
• Full benefits<br />
TO APPLY<br />
To submit an application, please provide the following (via ground mail, e-mail, or fax):<br />
• Cover letter<br />
• Resume<br />
• Three work-related references <strong>and</strong> contact information<br />
• Salary History<br />
Deadline Date: Open Until Filled<br />
Please send all materials to attention of:<br />
No phone calls please.<br />
Ms. Malisa Thammarath<br />
The Denver Foundation<br />
55 Madison Street, 8 th Floor<br />
Denver, CO 80206<br />
hr@denverfoundation.org<br />
Fax: 303.996.7333
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