Accounting Manager

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager plays a critical role in maintaining the financial health of our agency by overseeing key accounting operations. This position is responsible for analyzing and improving accounting systems and processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining strong internal controls.

Full-time

This position works closely with other departments to address accounting-related needs and provide guidance. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, adapts quickly to shifting priorities, and manages daily activities across multiple accounting functions, which may include general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

primarily in the office, with the possibility of some hybrid days after training is completed.

• Supervises two or more AP Specialists.
• Supports the grants specialist and staff accountant.
• Fosters a culture of learning and teamwork.
• Reviews and approves coding and processing of expense transactions, to ensure accuracy and compliance; prepares daily AP batches and coordinates approvals/transmittals with leadership.
• Uploads positive pay and ACH files into the online bank portal.
• Coordinates approval and transmittal of monthly bank draft transactions.
• Provides superior customer service to internal departments and collaborates across departments to improve efficiency, ensuring smooth financial operations.
• Completes assigned general ledger journal entries and account reconciliations, reviewing and approving reconciliations and journal entries prepared by AP specialists.
• Manages the company's credit card account, including user and card maintenance.
• Oversees month-end closing process and reporting for JFS Altius Farms.
• Identifies opportunities to improve accounts payable and other accounting processes, leading initiatives to enhance efficiency and accelerate outcomes.
• Maintains assigned expense schedules and ensures proper documentation.
• Assists in producing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and analysis, providing insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Oversees the annual 1099 filing process to ensure timely and accurate filing.
• Supports the agency’s annual audit process by ensuring timely completion of assigned audit documentation requests and schedules.
• Other duties as assigned.

• This position is responsible for supervising staff, including assigning work; providing coaching, feedback, and support; conducting performance evaluations; and supporting professional development.

Work is primarily performed in our office at 3201 South Tamarac Dr., Denver 80231. Work hours are generally during regular business hours, with some evening or weekend work as required to meet program or client needs.

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (proof required), subject to legally required exemptions.

JFS is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need, regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs. We believe in a shared responsibility to support impactful changes throughout our community. Founded over 150 years ago, we offer more than 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, and disability services. JFS takes a holistic approach, assessing the various needs of the individual or family and providing the appropriate services, all from one organization.

We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs that respond to the resulting needs. We are very proud of our work culture, including recently completing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion assessment. JFS offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, Legal/, supplemental insurances, agency-paid Life/LTD, Employee Assistance Programs, 401(k), 18 paid holidays, and a generous leave program.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Preferred bachelor’s/master’s degree in accounting and at least three years of experience, or…