Description

Position Title: Accounting Associate 

Department: Operations

Reports To: Accountant 

Start Date: TBD 

Employment Class: Full-time, Year-round 

Pay Status: Non-exempt 

Hours Per Week: 40 

Location: Summit County, CO (hybrid - three days in person required) 

Pay Range: $21.15-$22.00 per hour 

The Accounting Associate is responsible for day-to-day accounting activities including but not limited to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll. We are looking for a dynamic team player who will work closely with and support all of FIRC’s community services and departments.

Requirements

Primary duties: 

Process accounts payable and maintain accurate vendor database 

Process accounts receivable and other receipts and track donor information 

Process credit card transactions and ensure timely reconciliation of credit card accounts 

Submit bi-weekly payroll including review of timesheets and employee changes using Paylocity payroll system 

Maintain financial security by enforcing internal controls, establishing Policies and Procedures around AP/AR/Payroll 

Other duties as assigned 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Maintain accounting ledgers using Financial Edge accounting software 

Reconciliation of account balances including research and resolution of any reconciliation variances

Support FIRC’s year-end audit and compliance with regulatory agency filing requirements 

Effective communication with program staff, development team, and outside vendors

Coordinates vendor orders for materials and supplies to support Operations department 

The person we are looking for will: 

Thrive in a deadline driven environment with competing and changing priorities 

Have attention to detail and commitment to accuracy 

Demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills 

General requirements of the position include: 

Degree in Accounting or Finance and/or equivalent work experience 

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft office and Financial Edge (or equivalent accounting software) 

Ability to manage multiple deadlines 

Effectively demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, ideally in English and Spanish 

Strong analytical and time management skills

Driver’s License and reliable year-round transportation is preferred 

Pass a background check 

Be able to work in person at a physical FIRC location, with some remote hours

Physical requirements of the position include: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Use of hands to handle, feel, grasp, and operate objects and tools, and reach and lift with hands and arms

Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of equipment 

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and twist 

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds