Accounting Staff II

Overview

This position is responsible for safeguarding organizational assets through monthly accounting operations and internal controls. The role ensures accurate and compliant financial reporting by understanding account balances, completing reconciliations, and supporting assigned companies and management. It may involve handling complex accounts and providing support to a facility or system-wide team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and review accounting classifications in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal policies.
• Assist in the month-end close process, including journal entry preparation and participation in close review meetings.
• Understand and explain variances to plan within assigned areas.
• Reconcile, analyze, and review general ledger accounts, including complex accounts and balances.
• Generate ad hoc accounting reports as needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned tasks.
• Coordinate and review accounting work of others; serve as a resource for Accounting Specialists and Accounting Staff I.
• Assist with preparation of audit schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Knowledge of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Financial analysis capabilities.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and software.
• Experience with general ledger management.
• Preparation of journal entries.
• Month-end close processes.
• Variance analysis and reporting.
• Account reconciliations.
• Internal controls.
• Coaching and mentoring abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field with demonstrated accounting experience, OR
• Master's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field without experience.
• Degrees must be obtained through an accredited institution and will be verified.
• Note: Some employees in this role may not have a degree due to grandfathering as of 2006.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to see and read information and documents.
• Effective communication skills to interact with others.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate equipment with precision, including frequent computer use for typing and accessing information.

Location

• Peaks Regional Office
• Broomfield, Colorado

Work Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• Additional hours may be required during the first 5-7 business days of each month due to month-end close timing.

Compensation

• Hourly rate range: $34.26 - $53.96 (dependent on experience)

Additional Information

• Flexible work options may be available where approved and stated in the job posting.
• Candidates residing or planning to reside in California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, or Colorado (for remote caregivers whose assigned facility or service area is not based in Colorado) are not being considered at this time.
• A video interview via Microsoft Teams is required, with potential onsite interviews and meetings.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.