Colorado Nonprofit Association

Accounting Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

• Administer and ensure compliance with accepted accounting policies and procedures. 

• Assist in preparation of interim financial statements. 

• Maintain general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, and other accounting records. 

• Assist in GHIN billing and related GHIN financial activities. 

• Reconcile financial information from subsidiary applications to the general ledger. 

• Collect supporting documents for payment of vendor invoices and CGA programs. 

• Deposit cash receipts, post to general ledger, and update cash receipts journal. 

• Work with the Controller to prepare annual capital and operating budgets. 

• Perform periodic review of budget vs. actual with variance analyses. 

• Ensure compliance with management of internal banking policies and procedures. 

• Promptly reconcile all monthly bank statements. 

• Assist in processing payroll for CGA and its subsidiaries with PEO. 

• Help administer and process human resource paperwork and onboarding with PEO. 

• Assist in the preparation of tax returns and other related tax forms. 

• Help prepare audit schedules, financial statements, and footnotes for the Association’s yearend financial statement audit; provide support to auditors during the annual audit. 

• Other duties and special projects as assigned by Controller.

Qualifications 

• General: Must be able to work independently, take initiative, meet multiple and competing deadlines, participate as an effective team member, and follow tasks through to completion. 

• Experience: Minimum of an internship in accounting. 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or working towards degree. 

• Technology skills: Experience using computerized accounting systems (currently QuickBooks), solid knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel proficiency a must). 

• Organizational skills: Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Able to prioritize work effectively and adjust to multiple demands. 

• Communication skills: Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written skills. 

• Passion for golf: Interest in learning and/or playing golf and growing the game of golf in Colorado.