Accounting Coordinator Job at Ascendigo in Carbondale

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include day-to-day accounting, finance & bookkeeping, payroll and benefits processing, cash management, monthly billing, and monthly ledger reconciliations and report preparation. Experience in general ledger accounting, payroll, and QuickBooks required; familiarity with health care services/insurance billing and payroll processing a plus. Position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

TASKS:

• Provide day-to-day bookkeeping: Billing, A/R, A/P, banking, and payroll (using QuickBooks).
• Manage payroll process. Process biweekly payroll, manage employee payroll records, oversee payroll tax compliance and benefits withholding activity.
• Prepare monthly customer invoices.
• Manage cash and A/R balances.
• Prepare monthly accounting reconciliations: bank and credit card statements, and general ledger accounts, including accrual entries.
• Prepare basic monthly financial statements (in support of the CFO).
• Assist in the annual budget preparation (in support of the CFO).
• Prepare nonprofit donation accounting entries (in coordination with Chief Development Officer).
• Support staff and management's need in day-to-day billing, payables, payroll and transactions.
• Oversee aspects of regulatory and tax compliance related to payroll and finance-related areas.
• Lead participant in the annual audit process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bookkeeping, accounting, general ledger reconciliations, and financial reporting skills.
• Payroll and benefits processing and compliance.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft office (Word and Excel) and other office software applications.
• Attention to detail, able to prioritize tasks, work independently, and strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with HIPAA privacy requirement for patient information and maintains and protects confidential information.

• Demonstrate interpersonal savvy and influence skills with leaders, staff, vendors, and customers.

• Strong analytical skills, able to analyze financial data create financial reporting.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

IN ADDITION:

• BS in accounting or related field.
• Experience with accounting reconciliations and payroll processing.
• Competency with QuickBooks.
• Strong bookkeeping and high-level accounting or Controller experience.

DESTINATION ASCENDIGO: Ascendigo's mission is to elevate the spectrum by empowering people, inspiring lives, and shattering expectations. We apply this mission to both the people we serve and the people we work with.

Ascendigo is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of children and adults living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through therapeutic recreation, employment, community integration, education, and an array of behavioral health services. We are head-quartered in Carbondale, CO.

The ASCENDIGO PROMISE to our employees is to provide meaning and purpose in the work we do. We support high performance through thoughtful onboarding and training and acting with integrity. We offer 360 compensation with a path to financial security, personal well-being and fulfillment, and housing assistance.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: should be committed and passionate about the Ascendigo mission of holistic, active, community-based, independent, and person-centered life. Belief in the dignity and potential of our clients. Ascendigo is committed to a culture of R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

• R-Recognize the inherent worth of your coworkers.
• E- Eliminate derogatory words and phrases.
• S- Speak with people- not at them- or about them.
• P-Protect the culture of your organization- report and support!
• E- Empathize- consider what it is like in others' situations.
• C-Consider your impact on others before speaking and apologize when you make a mistake.
• T- Treat everyone with integrity, dignity, and respect.