Accounting Specialist III

Description

Accounting Specialist III

Grand Junction, CO

One Full-Time Position. 40 hours per week.

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 Flexible scheduling and hybrid remote possible once trained and ability to show independence in work.

Hiring Range: $22.55 - $24.58 / hr., depending upon education and experience.

This position will remain open until filled.

Under the supervision of the Accounting Systems Supervisor, this position is responsible for supporting accounting operations through advanced accounting workflows, reconciliation of financial activity, financial record maintenance, reporting support, and program financial coordination. This role requires strong attention to detail, independent judgment, professional communication, and the ability to support workflow continuity, resolve accounting discrepancies, and maintain accurate accounting operations with minimal supervision.

• High school diploma or equivalent, minimum age 18.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting-related, bookkeeping, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial processing, or equivalent transferable experience.
• Experience independently managing accounting workflows, reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution.
• Experience supporting workflow continuity, month-end activity, or onboarding/process support responsibilities.
• Experience using computer systems to enter, reconcile, organize, compare, troubleshoot, or maintain financial or operational information.

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to use Excel formulas, lookups, pivot tables, sorting, filtering, and multi-source comparison tools to organize, compare, reconcile, and analyze financial information supporting accounting operations.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage accounting workflows, support workflow continuity, complete reconciliations, maintain accurate documentation, and provide workflow clarification or process support within assigned accounting responsibilities.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision at affordable rates.
• Group Life Insurance 100% covered.
• Group Accident, Hospitalization, Identity Fraud, and Critical Illness plan available at a discounted rate.
• HSA & FSA employee funded accounts.
• Generous Paid Time Off accrual - 13 PTO days in the first year, 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 11 paid holidays.
• $50/month for participation in Wellness Program.
• Retirement 403B & 403B employer match up to 5% at one year anniversary.
• Mileage Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• And committed to a Culture of Awesomeness!

Subject to Eligibility.

• Ariel has grown significantly since its early days of serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Today, we offer a broad range of services including residential programs, vocational support, foster care and adoption, therapy, and much more.
• We are proud to say we have expanded our reach beyond the Western Slope! Now, we provide services in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo.
• At Ariel, we deeply value our community and recognize the vital role it plays in the lives of our members and employees. That’s why we’re committed to staying engaged through both financial contributions and hands‑on service initiatives.
• As we continue to grow, we’re equally committed to fostering professional growth for our team. Many of our entry‑level roles offer clear pathways for advancement within the organization.

To provide safe, nurturing, and supportive environments for children, families, and adults so that they may have the opportunities to develop their strengths, maximize their potential, and fully participate in society.