Accounting Specialist

Who We Are:

Colorado Public Radio is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that produces meaningful news, music, and cultural experiences to everyone in Colorado using the power of the human voice in all its forms. Roughly 95 percent of CPR’s funds come from the private support of listeners, businesses and foundations. For more information, visit www.cpr.org.

• CPR News delivers in-depth, insightful and impartial news and information from around the world, across the nation and throughout Colorado, examining its relevance to our state and connecting it to our community.

• CPR Classical takes listeners on an in-depth exploration of thoughtfully curated music – with an emphasis on Colorado’s classical community – providing context to a broad range of meaningful and compelling works from past to present.

• Indie 102.3 takes listeners inside the world of new and independent music – exposing them to up-and-coming artists and highlighting Colorado’s local music scene.

• Denverite is an online news source dedicated to Denver's curious and concerned.

• KRCC is a public radio station in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving Southern Colorado. KRCC is operated by Colorado Public Radio in partnership with Colorado College.

Our values inspire, inform and guide our everyday actions. They serve as a set of expectations and a promise we make to ourselves, our partners and audiences.

• Creative • Curious • Ethical • Inclusive • Respectful

At Colorado Public Radio we are committed to cultivating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workplace that helps us represent the voices of the communities within Colorado. We highly encourage individuals with unique contributions such as ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, nation of origin, age, language, veteran status, color, religion, disability and sexual orientation to apply to our openings. CPR is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team.

Colorado Public Radio is seeking an Accounting Specialist.

We are not seeking to utilize any hiring agencies to fill this role at this time

About the Position:

The Accounting Specialist, along with another Accounting Specialist already on the team, will support CPR’s financial health by ensuring accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processes, credit card reconciliation, and other day-to-day accounting tasks are completed accurately and efficiently. Both specialists share the preparation of payment data for upload into the accounting system, managing a dedicated AP email, researching previous payments, investigating variances or discrepancies, and processing vendor payments on a weekly basis. They also share identifying and processing incoming donations and sponsor payments, making check deposits, managing a dedicated AR email, preparing monthly billing and invoicing tenants. They assist in bi-weekly payroll, reviewing and approving employee credit card charges, maintaining employee account profiles, monitoring employee expense accounts, and addressing staff inquiries.

This is not a remote position. The Accounting Specialist is expected to reside in the Denver Metro area upon starting.

About You:

You are detail oriented and understand the importance of using tools to keep yourself organized and on track. You are able to identify problems and take initiative in finding solutions. You don’t approach work rigidly, but are flexible and adaptable as processes develop and change. You look forward to partnering with multiple departments, helping them efficiently and accurately process financial items. You communicate proactively and patiently because you know the ability to collaborate and maintain trusting working relationships is crucial for addressing inquiries, resolving issues and fostering a culture of excellent customer service. Your ability to manage your time is strong and you’re comfortable with needing to switch between tasks as needed. You value curiosity, accountability, and a growth oriented attitude.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4 years of experience related to the position. This experience should include familiarity with entering data into an accounting software system, AP and/or AR, processing payments, investigating accounting variances or discrepancies, making check deposits and preparing invoices.
• Must have experience with accounting software systems, Excel, and learning processes in new software efficiently.
• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and provide excellent customer service.
• A demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Education Equivalency:

• None, but a fully related associate’s or bachelor’s degree may help contribute to the minimum years of experience needed to qualify for this position if your years of working experience are a bit shy of the required qualifications.

Don't meet every single requirement? Research has shown that women, people of color and many marginalized communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Colorado Public Radio, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply.

Benefits:

Colorado Public Radio is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our culture of caring. Our employees have access to: 100 percent employer paid individual health, dental, life, and disability coverage; an outstanding paid family medical leave policy plus paid holidays and a very generous sick, vacation, and personal time off plan; voluntary offerings such as vision; a competitive retirement plan with no waiting or vesting periods; flexible schedules; engagement and development opportunities; and a casual atmosphere.

Position Information:

Position Type: Full-time

Hiring Range: $22.50 - $25.10

Starting Pay: based on education and experience.

Structure Title: Specialist, Accounts Receivable

Application Requirements:

. Upload a resume and answer all required application questions.

Incomplete Applications will not be considered.

Application Deadline: Open until filled. Position opened 1/27/2025. While this role may remain open up until 2/27/2025, please be aware it is in your best interest to apply ASAP as the role may close sooner if we have a strong candidate pool.

At Colorado Public Radio we are committed to cultivating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workplace that helps us represent the voices of the communities within Colorado. We highly encourage candidates with unique contributions such as ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, nation of origin, age, language, veteran status, color, religion, disability and sexual orientation to apply to our openings. CPR is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Employment Requirement: Employment Requirement: Colorado Public Radio (CPR) strives to maintain a workplace that keeps employees mentally and physically safe. CPR requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious accommodation is timely requested and approved. All candidates offered a position at Colorado Public Radio will be required to comply with the COVID vaccine mandate and procedures prior to their first day of employment.