Colorado Nonprofit Association

Accounting Manager

General Purpose:

Scholars Unlimited is a non-profit organization that provides high-quality, comprehensive after school and summer learning programs to elementary school children in metro Denver. Our organizational vision is an unwavering commitment to empower students to achieve academic and personal success. Our mission is to foster academic, social, and emotional growth for children living in low-income communities around metro Denver. Our vision and mission are on the foundation of our values in the belief in every child’s potential, the belief in cultivating life-long learners, and the belief in the power of every child, family, and community. We collaborate with school districts and generally provide our programs in the schools our students attend. Currently, our programs are offered in Denver, Aurora, Sheridan, and Westminster public schools.

At Scholars Unlimited, we value equity, belongingness, community, and joy. We refuse to tolerate racism, or injustice. We take our duty to teach, learn and build very seriously. Our community strives to challenge oppressive structures, and keep one another accountable. We believe every individual in our community deserves to live and work in a safe setting that allows them to be their authentic self within their role. We know that even with the best intentions, racism, classism, bias and other kinds of oppression in our classrooms may perpetuate unless we take conscious action to disrupt and put an end to those things. We are change makers, we are the next generation of thought leaders that will make a difference in our community and in the world for the greater good. We are committed to keeping up with the latest DEI best practices, and to educating our team members so they are best prepared to uphold our high standard for the Scholars Unlimited community.

In partnership with the President & CEO, the Accounting Manager will support the finance department with a wide variety of accounting responsibilities. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reports, maintaining accounting systems, and leading the accounting team to achieve organizational goals. The Accounting Manager will play a critical role in partnering with the leadership team/President’s Cabinet in strategic decision making and operations as Scholars Unlimited continues to enhance its quality programming and build capacity. This position will report to the President & CEO.

Essential Functions:

• Responsibilities in Fiscal Management
• Maintain federal and state compliance and appropriate filings
• Upgrade and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures, as needed. Train staff on procedures appropriate to them
• Liaise with external auditors for annual audit and filing the federal and state tax returns, and organization’s 990.
• Assist with annual GAAP and single audit assigned.
• Prepare journal entries for data entry into MIP.
• Compile federal reporting materials including analysis and preparation.
• Work closely and transparently with all external partners including third party vendors and consultants.
• Work closely and collaboratively with Human Resources
• Perform other duties as required to ensure the success of Scholars Unlimited

Responsibilities in Grant Management

• Manage all fiscal transactions for all state, federal, and foundation grants including monthly invoicing for reimbursable grants; monitor grant expenditures and compare to the approved budgets; provide grant financial status reports, as requested
• Ensure compliance with all grant and contract provisions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and OMB uniform administrative requirements, cost, principles, and audit requirements for special awards.
• Provide timely financial data to Leadership Team
• Ensure income and expenses are allocated to the appropriate grants

Supervisory Duties:

• Supervises Staff Accountant in the performance of their duties, including delegating, counseling, disciplining, coaching, training, evaluating, and terminating.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, or business management is preferred
• Extra consideration given to Certified Public Accountants (CPAs)

Experience:

• Five or more years of experience managing the budget and financial processes of a non-profit organization.
• Has experience invoicing reimbursable local, state, federal grants/contracts
• Understands revenue and expense allocations and can track those allocations against grants
• Experience in supervising and managing people

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Knowledge of accounting and reporting software, specifically Sage MIP.
• Keen analytical, organization and problem solving skills
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Scholars Unlimited
• An unwavering commitment to racial equity
• Ability to build relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and cultures.

Organizational Culture:

• We have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• We have a passion for our students and are invested in their success.
• We believe that trust among team members is essential.
• We believe that respect among team members is essential and non-negotiable.
• We encourage all team members to be curious.
• We love your individuality and want to see you shine.

Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they do not meet 100 percent of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed at Scholars Unlimited to apply for this role.

Scholars Unlimited is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.