SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Description

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Senior Accountant (Supervisor) is a key member of the Finance & Administration team, reporting to the Accounting Director. This role is responsible for supervising day-to-day accounting operations, leading the month-end close process, maintaining the internal control and reconciliation environment as well as supporting the Accounting Director and CFO in financial reporting and strategic initiatives. The Senior Accountant will supervise two Staff Accountants and will also directly oversee the Accounts Payable Specialist and Accounting Clerk. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Supervision & Team Leadership 

• Supervise the Staff Accountant I and II, providing training, mentorship, and performance feedback. 
• Oversee and delegate tasks to the Accounts Payable Specialist and Accounting Clerk. 
• Foster a collaborative, service-minded team culture in alignment with DRM’s mission and Remote Work Telecommuting (RWT) policy (minimum 80% in-office presence for new staff) 
• Support onboarding, cross-training, and development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for accounting processes. 
• Embrace the role of mission through service hours at the client service locations. 

Accounting Operations 

• Manage daily accounting functions, including recognition of revenue for donations, grants and contracts, AP and credit card processing, journal entries, GIK inventory, reconciliations, and variance analysis. 
• Timely review of a substantial amount of workpapers prepared by staff accountants, clerks, and specialists, ensuring all workpapers are accurate and properly tied to the trial balance at month-end. 
• Act as the primary reviewer for most accounting reconciliations and invoicing. 
• Lead and ensure timely completion of the month-end close process (target: 10 workdays), including trial balance sign-off and timely and complete variance analysis. 
• Oversee accounting for new LLC entities, including bank reconciliations, AP flows, and shared service agreements. 
• Maintain accuracy of the general ledger and ensure compliance with GAAP and non-profit accounting standards. 

Financial Reporting & Analysis 

• Initial preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for management, board, and funders. 
• Support contract billing, grant reporting, and participant-level cost analysis. 
• Provide in-depth variance explanations and support monthly meetings with senior management to review financial results. 

Internal Controls & Process Improvement 

• Assist in automating manual processes (e.g., contract billing, inventory tracking) and enhance utilization of financial systems (Adaptive, Office Connect, ERP). 
• Document and improve accounting policies and SOPs. 
• Support audit preparation, compliance, and implementation of best practices, including meeting Single Audit requirements and enhancing the control environment accordingly. 
• Ensure proper segregation of duties and support donor processing controls. 

Technology & Systems 

• Support and fully utilize accounting software (Great Plains, NetSuite, Adaptive, Beanworks, Paylocity). 
• Assist with ERP transition planning (Great Plains sunsetting, NetSuite implementation preferred). 
• Review user access rights and support alignment of financial systems with strategic initiatives. 

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required). 
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities; non-profit experience preferred. 
• 2+ years progressive leadership responsibility with a proven ability to lead, coach, and develop others. 
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting, and internal controls. 
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting systems; experience with Great Plains and NetSuite preferred. 
• Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, and audit preparation.  
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.  
• Active Driver’s License as a limited amount of work-related travel may be required. 
• Must be a Christian holding to the beliefs set forth in the Statement of Faith, expressed by a personal testimony and Christian conduct.  

  BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• Comprehensive health plans include medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Generous vacation, sick time, and holiday pay, plus paid birthday off and ‘refreshment’ day.
• Tuition reimbursement and child adoption benefits.
• Employer paid term life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D.
• Health savings account with generous employer contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid parental and bereavement leave.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
• Please access our highlights of the benefits package we offer here: Denver Rescue Mission Benefits Guide 

Denver Rescue Mission is both an equal opportunity employer and a distinctly faith-based Christian organization. Denver Rescue Mission complies with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, and strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, national original or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, parental status, marital status, political ideology, or current or prospective service in the uniformed services. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment including recruitment, employment, training, and promotion opportunities. Based upon Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, and the U.S. Constitution, Denver Rescue Mission has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with our Statement of Faith and align with our Christian mission.