ACCOUNTANT

*Please include a cover letter in the same document as your resume.*

The Denver Foundation seeks a community-focused accountant who centers on mission-based work supporting the foundation’s vision, mission, and purpose. Our accountant is responsible for providing accounting services to the entire Foundation.

The accountant reports to the Assistant Controller and requires strong and progressive accounting experience, excellent customer service, strong computer skills, attention to detail, strong communication skills, flexibility to adapt, and the ability to manage and complete multiple tasks.

This is a full-time position in Denver, Colorado. We work on a hybrid schedule of at least two days in the office (Monday and Thursday required). The starting salary for this position is $67,000 to $ 72,000 per year. This position is salaried, exempt, and eligible for all the foundation’s benefits. Benefits include paid time off, retirement (403(b)) contribution, tuition assistance, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. The starting salary will be based on experience.

The Denver Foundation is excited to be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. For nearly 100 years, people in Metro Denver and across Colorado have trusted The Denver Foundation to steward charitable funds to meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s opportunities. In partnership with generous donors and community partners, we lead a community-wide effort to build a better future for everyone. The foundation's vision is a Metro Denver that is racially equitable in its leadership, prosperity, and culture, and we are a catalytic leader that engages in critical issues and accelerates systems change. To achieve this, all staff must intentionally apply Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to their practice. The ideal candidates for this position are committed to racial equity.

The accountant will participate in overseeing the accuracy and integrity of the accounting system by creating accurate general journal entries, reconciling cash accounts, and maintaining the general ledger. The position will monitor bank activity to review daily transactions, upload daily transactions for positive pay, scan deposits daily, stop payment orders, assist with ACH payments, deposits, and transfers, handle ACH enrollment activities, and assist with payroll processing. The accountant will prepare related journal entries, administer benefit accounts, and reconcile payroll liabilities.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in the following key areas:

• Working as an accountant
• Working with people of diverse backgrounds
• Meeting deadlines
• Embracing change and learning new technologies and software
• Working in a team environment
• Compliance
• Reporting

Candidates must possess the following:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as an accountant
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Word, and Excel – including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP’s)
• A high level of confidentiality
• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Work well under pressure
• Excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated initiative
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Responsiveness
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes quickly
• Ability to build relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and cultures
• An unwavering commitment to racial equity

The full job description is attached. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Denver Foundation practices and champions inclusiveness in our community. We honor all community members' diverse strengths, needs, voices, and backgrounds. Candidates from traditionally marginalized communities are especially encouraged to apply.