Senior Accountant

St. Francis Center (SFC), an Episcopal Diocese of Colorado institution, was established in June 1983. SFC is a refuge for people who are experiencing homelessness in the metro Denver area. Our programs and services are tailored toward adults and focus on daytime shelter, social services, health and wellness, housing, employment, and outreach. At SFC, “guests” can work with a variety of specialists, depending on their individual needs, which is often the first step toward transformation and ultimately self-sufficiency.  

 We are currently looking for a Senior Accountant. This is a Full-Time, non-exempt position eligible for an excellent benefit package as outlined below.  

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing financial functions including bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, preparation of invoices, grant and contract budgets, and expenditure reports, and maintaining all accounting records and files. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer. The department has a part-time bookkeeper who supports the accounts payable function and a part-time bookkeeper who supports the fundraising data entry function.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare deposits and enter deposits and ACH bank transactions in the accounting software


• Process the bi-monthly payroll and record in the accounting software


• Prepare monthly grant billing and reports for each grant and contract


• Review staff timesheets to ensure that time is correctly allocated to the assigned grants and contracts


• Assist with grant and contract budget proposals


• Monitor grant and contract expenditures and compare to the approved budgets


• Prepare expenditure reports to the funders in accordance with the required timing dictated by the funder and provide the supporting documentation


• Monitor the grant reporting deadlines for all contracts and grants, and meet the expenditure report deadlines


• Follow up with funders on the status of the proposals, grant modifications, and payment status


• Maintain accounting records in accordance with the requirements of funders


• Maintain accounting records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles


• Assist the Chief Financial Officer in preparing the annual organizational budget


• Assist the Chief Financial Officer and auditors with the financial audit and preparation of Form 990


• Monitor cash flow and report on cash status weekly

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting


• At least five years of related work experience


• Proficiency in QuickBooks accounting software


• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles


• Excellent written, oral, and organizational skills


• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point


• Flexible and creative self-starter who can work both independently and within a team


• Sincere commitment to working collaboratively with all constituent groups including management and staff


• Prior experience in a non-profit environment is essential


• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles related to non-profit organizations


• Knowledge of federal government guidelines


• Experience with payroll systems

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Experience working in a social service environment and familiarity with non-profit bookkeeping and best practices is preferred and considered a plus; Ability to build and maintain good professional relationships with leadership, staff and government agencies (local, state and federal) is a plus. Excellent written, oral, and organizational skills. Flexible and creative self-starter who can work both independently and within a team. Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all constituents. Detail-oriented and thoughtful attention to messaging and language.

Salary range:  Annual salary of $80,000-85,000, commensurate with education and experience.

The position is eligible for a robust benefits package including: 

• Employer-paid health insurance with an HRA plan


• Employer-paid dental insurance


• Employer-paid life insurance at the beginning of the first full month of employment


• Robust pension plan at the beginning of the first full month of work (5% plus a dollar-for-dollar match of contributions up to 4% of earnings)


• Generous Employer-paid sick/vacation leave

 St. Francis Center is an Equal Opportunity employer.

St. Francis Center (SFC) strives to create a more just, diverse, equitable, and inclusive society for our community members who experience homelessness and turn to us for refuge. This begins with how we serve our guests and residents as well as how staff, volunteers, and board members treat each other. SFC acknowledges that, as a community, we can always do better by learning from the past and by celebrating and including all voices. SFC commits to learning and growing as we consistently strive for a more equitable and inclusive society.