Accountant

Description

Employers Council is seeking an Accountant (full-time position) to join our team. We partner with employers to grow exceptional, dynamic workplaces by offering a comprehensive set of services.

For over 80 years, our committed staff have worked at the top of their fields to provide the highest quality guidance to help organizations create cultures that support a highly engaged workforce.

Become a part of making work better for everyone by helping employers build exceptional workplaces!

Location: Remote with 50% or less onsite work

Type: Fulltime

Status: Exempt

Department: Administration/Accounting

Salary: $71,453/annually

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Essential Functions

• Performs advanced and specialized accounting assignments, involving complex and confidential data.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare/support entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, including documentation of business transactions.
• Coordinates monthly close activities of approximately 6 accounting personnel and ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Prepares monthly balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial positions.
• Directly supervises the accounts payable function including weekly review for proper coding to accounts and adherence to company internal control procedures.
• May provide special project assistance to the Accounting Manager.
• Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions withing designated limits.
• Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Coordinates implementation and documentation of accounting systems and accounting process procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and external audit schedules.
• Compiles, reviews, and analyzes payroll information to ensure proper recording of related financial transactions.
• Demonstrates attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and manages competing demands.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit and puts the success of team above own interests.
• Manages difficult or emotional customer and staff situations while responding promptly to needs.
• Maintains confidentiality, reacts well under pressure, and treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their position.
• Meets commitments, works with integrity, objectivity and takes responsibility for own actions.
• Writes clearly and informatively, presents numerical data effectively and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Follows instructions and promptly responds to management direction.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Inspires the trust of others and upholds organizational values.

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, with advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to communicate complex and/or sensitive information in a clear, concise, diplomatic, and professional manner.
• Ability to use Sage Intaact or similar accounting software; fixed assets applications, payroll systems, database software and Association Management System software preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, executives and staff.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting from a four-year college or university and at least five years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• The individual must live in or around the Denver (Colorado) metro area for occasional commutes to the corporate office location. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant and/or or Masters in Business in Administration.

Benefits

• Employer Paid Medical Insurance premium options with enhanced offerings.
• Health, Flexible and Dependent care spending account options with employer contributions
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Monthly Home Office and Cell Phone Stipends
• Unrivaled 401k match
• Paid time off - vacation, holiday, floating holidays, sick, volunteer
• Strong work/life balance encouraged
• Flexible and remote working options
• Life Assistance Program
• Wellness program
• Voluntary Supplemental Group Insurance offerings
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Nutritional Coaching Program
• Park Pass reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Culture of Professional Development and Lifelong Learning

Work Environment

General office environment with opportunities to work remotely. Occasional lifting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact InternalHR@employerscouncil.org.

Employers Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Qualified applicants are provided an equal opportunity and selection decisions are based on job-related factors.