(Non-Profit) Senior Accountant

• A mission-driven philanthropic organization in Denver is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its collaborative finance team. The organization works at the intersection of philanthropy, policy, and impact investing to expand opportunities for families across Colorado.

  This role offers a unique chance to work in an environment where accounting directly supports meaningful community impact. You’ll gain exposure to foundation accounting, investment activities, and multi-entity financial operations, while partnering closely with teams across programs, investments, and operations.

  If you’re someone who enjoys understanding the why behind the numbers, improving processes, and contributing to work that makes a difference, this is an opportunity to do both.

What you’ll actually do:

• Lead key components of the monthly and annual close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals

• Prepare entity-level financials and support consolidated reporting across multiple entities

• Track and record grants, program-related investments, and other mission-driven financial activities

• Support accounting processes related to investments and capital activity

• Review invoices, expenses, and grant disbursements to ensure appropriate approvals and documentation

• Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation tracking

• Assist with audit preparation, tax support, and compliance documentation

• Partner cross-functionally with program, investment, and operations teams to ensure strong financial controls

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and systems

• Provide day-to-day guidance to a Senior Finance Assistant

To be successful you’ll need:

• Non profit or foundation accounting experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience

• Exposre to investment accounting

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with non-finance partners

• High attention to detail with strong organization and deadline management

Where and how much:

• $90k - $115k annually
• Downtown Denver, In-Office (100%)