Girls Inc. Metro Denver is accepting applications for a Manager of Accounting with a focus on notfor-profit accounting procedures. At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver (GIMD), we believe the Girls Inc. Experience™ equips girls to navigate gender, social, and economic barriers and grow into healthy,
educated, and self-sufficient adults who advocate for themselves and others.
Position Summary: Girls Inc. Metro Denver is accepting applications for a Manager of Accounting.
As the Manager of Accounting, you will be a key member of the Finance Team, reporting to the VP of
Finance and Operations. This is a great fit for a candidate ready to thrive in a dynamic environment
and who is looking for opportunities to build, learn, and grow. This role will be responsible for key
operational aspects of the Finance team, including those listed below.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Duties/Responsibilities:
Accounting
• Manage monthly journal entries for recurring accruals, one-time events, etc.
• Process accounts payable using Quick Books, including verification of new vendors,
and annual form 1099s
• Administer employee expense reports in Expensify and train new users
• Process bank deposits and reconcile complicated bank accounts
• Complete general ledger account reconciliations and report on month-end results
• Assist in the annual audit and tax preparation processes
• Support annual budget process and monthly budget reporting
• Assist in preparing backup documentation for monthly grant reporting, as needed
• Partner with Operations to improve and support the fixed asset management process
• Continuous process improvement around accounting procedures, support for the
GIMD team, and routine task management
• Assist with special projects
Payroll and Benefits
• Collect staff payroll documents and process semi-monthly with GIMD’s payroll
company (Paychex)
• Record payroll into QuickBooks
• Reconcile semi-monthly payroll deductions with the balance sheet
• Update Personnel forms/templates as needed and maintain confidential staff files
• Assist in document preparation for new and departing staff
• Complete payroll and benefits overview and paperwork as part of new staff onboarding
process
• Oversee annual staff benefits enrollment and schedule benefit presentations for staff
• Assist with ensuring compliance of payroll & benefits related items for staff (i.e.
updating COBRA forms, etc.) with guidance from the CEO/President, HR Consultant &
VP of Finance and Operations
• Manage staff wellness program: track savings and implement incentive program
• Process semi-monthly 403b retirement payments and assist with plan administration &
reporting
Scholarships
• Process scholarship payments
• Assist with bi-annual review of scholarship accounts
• Maintain Finance Department’s scholarship files
Additional Responsibilities
• Manage Insurance policies – annual review & reporting, payment processing, etc.
• Support Finance Committee meetings (roster, minutes, calendar) in conjunction with
the VP of Finance and Operations
• Perform other job functions as needed
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Cultural Competence: Has an appreciation for diverse populations, cultures, and
economic experiences. Exhibits commitment to social justice values and anti-oppression
analysis. Demonstrates a commitment to the positive parameters of GIMD’s professional
behaviors .
• Professional Assets: Critical thinking and a belief that we can all learn from failure and
improve outcomes through reflection. Flexibility with a higher tolerance for uncertainty and
fast-pace that comes from working in a youth-centered space. Self-starter skills with
willingness to find solutions rather than wait for direction. Extremely detail-oriented and
able to operate in an environment that is constantly evolving. Values collaboration and
supporting colleagues to advance GIMD’s mission. Curiosity and ability to make generous
assumptions about themselves and others.
Education and Experience:
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred or equivalent of 4+
years of experience in related field
Experience
• Experience managing account reconciliations, performing month-end and year-end close
procedures
• Someone who possesses a solid grasp of accounting principles, including debits and
credits, sales and use tax, etc.
• Familiar with revenue recognition principles, and accounts receivable experience
• Experience with QuickBooks, Expensify, and Paychex preferred
• Familiarity with Not-for-Profit sector is a plus
• Experience working in positive youth development setting