Colorado Nonprofit Association

Accountant III

Accountant III

Full TimeClerical

Denver, CO, US

20 days agoRequisition ID: 1516

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Salary Range:$68,000.00 To $73,000.00 Annually

The application window for this position has an anticipated end date of 10/03/2024.

Company Overview

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is one of the largest non-profit theatre organizations in the nation, presenting Broadway tours and producing theatre, cabaret, musicals, and innovative, immersive experiences. Through these experiences and alongside our robust Education program, we engage hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. 

The DCPA’s workforce includes more than 300 employed team members in non-union and union positions (in partnership with seven unions). In addition, we employ hundreds of artists and contractors annually. We have a strong volunteer program which includes more than 300 volunteers. 

Our Mission:  “We engage and inspire through the transformative power of live theatre.”

Culture Statement 

For more than 40 years, creativity and community have been the foundation of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ success. As a leading cultural organization in the Rocky Mountain West, we are actively participating in a cultural evolution of belonging and anti-racism. Our commitment to reflect the diversity and priorities of our community — in our workplace, audience and programming — has never been more present. 

We believe that the theater can transform us — and be transformed by us. We invite you to be part of our Team. 

Job Purpose

We are seeking an Accountant III to be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of a variety of financial records.  The responsibilities of this role include monitoring cash positions to ensure efficient and effective operations, processing ticketing, fundraising, and sales transactions, and performing various balance sheet reconciliations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the Associate Accountant to monitor and manage cash positions to ensure there will be sufficient funds available for future obligations and maximize interest earnings on any excess monies. 
• Responsible for cash management which includes initiating wires and fund transfers in line with cash forecast.
• Prepare monthly indirect tax returns related journal entries.
• Perform weekly download of summary payroll information for import into the general
   ledger.
• Process daily ticketing and fundraising transactions and generate necessary journal entries.
• Reconcile fundraising transactions to ticketing system and general ledger.
• Reconcile bank statements for all DPCA and Bonfils accounts and record all necessary
   entries.
• Reconcile investments for all DCPA and Bonfils accounts and record all necessary entries.
• Responsible for completing all paperwork related to bank/investment account changes, 
   which includes, but are not limited to: new account setup, closing accounts, signer changes and
   stock donations.
• Responsible for reviewing and posting Sales transactions.
• Reconcile Sales related accounts and review discrepancies with Facilities and Events Administrator.
• Reconcile catering/bar commission and process related entries.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and prepare related entries.
• Process purchase orders for accounting department.
• Maintain sales tax/tax exempt licenses.
• Assist with the annual financial statement audit.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• BS/BA/BBA in Accounting required.

Experience

• Minimum four years of experience in accounting. Experience in a not-for-profit
   environment preferred.

Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and general
   accounting procedures; familiarity with chart of accounts structure; aptitude for working
   with numbers.
• Excel skills must be at least intermediate, including tables, pivot tables, lookups and
   complex formulas and functions.
• Strong knowledge in ERP systems, particularly Sage Intacct is preferred.
• Ability to quickly grasp and navigate new systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to appropriately prioritize tasks; strong organizational skills; high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work well within a team setting as well as with internal and external customers.

Supervisor Responsibilities

None

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to move around the office and work environment; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Working Conditions

This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This position operates in a hybrid office environment in which select days may be remote.

Compensation

$68,000 – $73,000 annually

Benefits

Full time positions include the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance and Pet Insurance

401k Plan with employer contributions

Time off benefits including personal days, sick days, vacation days and 10 paid holidays.

The DCPA is located in Denver, CO and all roles are based at our on-site location: 1101 13th Street, Denver, CO 80204. Some roles at the DCPA may be eligible for hybrid work options. More information is available through the interview process. 

The DCPA does not require applicants to disclose age, date of birth or dates of attendance and/or graduation from an educational institution in their application for employment. Applicants may redact these and other applicable dates from their resume, transcript, and any other material that they submit as part of their application for employment.

In order to provide high quality, culturally competent care to our patrons, students, guests and team members, it is of highest importance that our hiring practices reflect our values by offering an environment that celebrates diversity and embraces inclusion. All of our team members – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics – should feel welcome and valued.