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Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

companyUnited Way of Weld County
locationGreeley, CO, USA
PublishedPublished: Published yesterday
Controlling / Finance
Full time

Staff Accountant Position Description

United Way of Weld County 

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

United Way of Weld County builds powerful partnerships to bring about lasting community-wide change. With the support of United Way donors, volunteers and partners, together we are building a better Weld County, one where every household has the opportunity to succeed. 

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITES

United Way of Weld County is currently seeking an experienced Accountant to join our Finance Team.  This position will be the lead individual for processing revenue for the Finance department, perform general ledger maintenance and analysis, and will assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY/ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Finance and Accounting expertise

  • Campaign Accounting Lead
  • Validates pledge and payment processing and ensures accuracy of transactions of donor database software (Andar) for import to Finance software (Abila MIP)
  • Assists, when needed, with pledge and payment processing in donor database software
  • Designations - Data input, research, information collection, quarterly payouts and reporting per United Way Worldwide Standard M
  • Assists in any campaign reporting requested by leadership
  • Processes Annual Receipts, including childcare tax credit receipts and HCTC receipts
  • Research and enter various income deposits into accounting software 
  • Monthly, quarterly and annual closing tasks 
  • Monthly bank, endowment, and investment journal entries
  • Monthly import of Andar transactions into Abila software
  • Monthly balancing between Andar software and Abila software
  • Assist with monthly financial statements 
  • Generation of special reports as needed
  • Assist VP Finance with budget preparation and input
  • Assist with audit preparation
  • Provide technical advice/support and troubleshooting assistance for Finance related IT issues

United Way of Weld County General 

  • Support and promote the mission, values, goals and objectives of United Way of Weld County, including representing United Way of Weld County in professional organizations and the community (as assigned).
  • Support fundraising efforts of United Way and activities that support United Way.
  • Support United Way annual events, disaster response, and other activities as assigned.
  • Participate in staff meetings and in service opportunities.
  • Contribute to organizational promotions including writing promotional copy, proofreading informational and campaign materials, participation in outreach, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned.

UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL STAFF

  • Mission-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This drives their performance and professional motivations.
  • Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.
  • Collaborator: Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.
  • Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good; creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact.
  • Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

  • Able to read and understand financial reports and forms
  • Excellent customer service including excellent communication skills 
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong computer skills
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • A team player - assist others when needed and ask for help when appropriate

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
  • 2+ years’ experience in accounting including general ledger and journal entries required
  • 2+ years’ nonprofit experience preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Experience with accounting software, Abila MIP preferred
  • Experience with donor processing systems, Andar preferred
  • Experience with NACHA/ACH/EFT origination and collection

POSITION INFORMATION

  • Full-time (40 hours), non-exempt
  • Salary Range (H9) $26.21-$31.32 per hour
  • Supervisory duties: n/a
  • Reports to: Controller & VP of Finance
  • Eligible for remote work: Hybrid after 90 days of employment with supervisors’ approval 
  • Background and credit check required

BENEFITS

  • Insurance options include voluntary medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance, as well as automatic life insurance, and an available FSA plan. 
  • The leave plan includes vacation, sick, parental leave, short-term disability, and at least 14 paid holidays.
  • The retirement plan is open to all employees after one year, and the employer contribution is determined by the Board of Directors. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

United Way of Weld County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conducts its recruitment and hiring based solely upon job-related qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please apply on United Way of Weld County’s website at https://www.unitedway-weld.org/careers. Applications should include a resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. All questions should be directed to Dawn Pace, Controller & VP of Finance. No phone calls please.