Staff Accountant- General Ledger and Accounts Receivable

Staff Accountant – General Ledger and Accounts Receivable

About the role:

At Clayton Early Learning, we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic environment that supports the growth and development of young children. The Staff Accountant – General Ledger and Accounts Receivable will oversee all aspects of General Ledger activity and Accounts Receivable, playing a key role maintaining accurate financial records. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in nonprofit accounting principles and procedures. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a team that's making a difference, we encourage you to apply today!

Who we are:

Clayton Early Learning is a leading nonprofit dedicated to advancing early childhood education and improving family outcomes through high-quality programming, comprehensive research and evaluation, and community-driven initiatives. We directly serve over 500 children annually through our school, home-based programs, and community sites. As a proud member of the Educare Learning Network, we are deeply committed to the whole-child, whole-family approach, with high quality early childhood education as the foundation of our work. Our unique location on a 20-acre historic campus in Denver provides many opportunities to serve our families beyond the classroom and school walls.

We know that our future rests in the hands of the youngest generation and that the experiences of inclusion and belonging they have in early childhood make a lasting impression that remains well into their adult lives. The atmosphere is not just about work; it's about building a community where individuals are valued, supported, and empowered to reach their fullest potential. At Clayton, we believe that a great place to work isn't just about the job but the people who create success together.

What we want you to do:

General Ledger Duties:  

• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accurate coding and documentation. 
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations and schedules. 
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, especially for AR and accrued revenue. 
• Assist with audit preparation, including pulling support and documentation for GL entries. 
• Support restricted and unrestricted fund accounting and grant reporting as needed. 

Accounts Receivable Duties:  

• Prepare and issue invoices to funders, donors, and other stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner. 
• Monitor and manage AR aging, following up on outstanding balances and resolving discrepancies. 
• Record incoming payments (checks, EFTs, donations) and allocate them appropriately in the accounting system. 
• Reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger monthly. 
• Assist with donor/grant receipting and ensure compliance with funding agreements. 

General Responsibilities:  

• Assist with the monthly and year-end closing processes.  
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information.  
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth financial operations.  
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the financial team.   

What you must have:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field

• Experience: 2 years of experience working in GL accounting, preferably within the non-profit sector

• Skills:

• Proficiency in cloud-based accounting software (NetSuite preferred) 

• Strong understanding of GAAP, and accounts receivable principles and practices.  

• Working knowledge of office management functions including strong computer and technology skills (proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) 

• Strong organizational skills, including keen attention to detail and ease at managing competing demands and determining priorities independently 

• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity

• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders 

• Background Check: Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including CBI/FBI fingerprinting. MVR and a national sex offender registry check

• Other: Ability to work flexible hours, Driver's license, bilingual preferred

The perks:

• 16 paid company holidays

• Accrued vacation time, starting at 10 days per year up to 30 days per year, based on years of service

• Paid sick time

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage

• Life, AD&D insurance

• Mental health support through our medical coverage and our employee assistance program (EAP)

• Long-term disability coverage

• 401(k) with 5% employer match after 1 year of employment

• FSA plans

• College 529 investment plans

• Identify theft and protection plans

Compensation:

• $70,000- $75,000 annually

Clayton's Core Values:

At Clayton Early Learning, we believe that our core values help to drive actions and create habits that allow our belief in the unlimited potential of young children to become a reality. We seek candidates who demonstrate our core values and are motivated by a values-driven environment.

• Collaboration builds trust and relationships and brings new ideas, skills, and knowledge to help us do better work.

• Community fosters belonging, resiliency, stability, and strength. We are committed to creating a caring, trauma-informed, professional community at Clayton and to being a positive member of the many communities we partner with and serve.

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging leads us to reflect the communities we serve and bring the widest variety of ideas and innovation to our work.

• Fun reduces stress, keeps us motivated, builds connections, and models for our children the joy that can come with learning and working together.

• Growth allows us to develop as professionals and to provide the best services we can to the children, families, and educators we serve.

• Stewardship enables us to have the greatest impact we can with the resources we have.

Clayton Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of physical or mental disability, race, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, marriage to a co-worker, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, legal off-duty conduct, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $70,000 - $75,000