General Ledger Accountant III

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.

Assists with maintaining the General Ledger for CCH. This includes assisting with month-end close, preparing and entering journal entries, and reconciling general ledger accounts. Maintains schedules and meets deadlines as assigned. 

Coalition Benefits 

• Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.
• Choice of dental insurance or discount plan.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses.
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program**,** a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members.
• Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting.
• Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year. The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire. Essential Job Functions 
• Monitor and forecast cash flow, and reconcile cash application and disbursements.
• Analyze and prepare monthly journal entries for cash, recurring expenses and revenues, accruals and deferrals.
• Perform reconciliations for certain accounts on monthly basis. Work closely with other teams and departments on any discrepancies and record adjusting entries.
• Research and provide coding for cash application.
• Assist with payroll benefits upload on bi-weekly basis.
• Assist with annual financial audit, including ongoing maintenance of subsidiary general ledger schedules and compilation of supporting documentation.
• Serve as back up for other general ledger functions.
• Maintain documented accounting procedures and internal controls. Develop and implement processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness within the Accounting department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Summary 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, Master’s degree in accounting and/or CPA license preferred.
• 5+ years of experience working with the full range of general ledger accounts and functions required, previous experience with intercompany accounting preferred.
• Previous experience using and maintaining a computerized accounting system required, experience with Sage Intacct software preferred.