Accounts Payable and Payroll Accountant

Position Title: Accountant – A/P and Payroll

Working under the supervision of the Controller, the Accountant – A/P and Payroll will focus on accounts payable and payroll activities and provide support to the accounting department for Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center and Mt. Carmel Wellness & Community Center. The accountant will be an integral part of the accounting team to support the needs of the nonprofits’ programs and funding sources and to provide complete and accurate financial reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

• Receive and process vendor invoices, expense reports, check requests, and credit card charges including reviewing for accuracy, obtaining all necessary approvals and documentation, general ledger coding and data entry into the accounting system
• Process approved online payments and prepare weekly check runs
• Review and verify vendor statements as needed
• Proactively communicate and follow up with vendors and staff on past due balances, missing credit card receipts, and any other discrepancy or payment issues
• Obtain and manage vendor W-9’s and prepare annual IRS 1099 forms
• Maintain vendor files
• Assist with compiling documentation for monthly and quarterly grant expenditure reimbursement requests

Payroll

• Process semi-monthly payroll in payroll system
• Prepare and record payroll journal entries
• Manage employee and payroll files
• Assist Controller with onboarding of new employees and employee benefits management

Other Accounting

• Prepare cash bank deposits
• Manage/order supplies for accounting department
• Assist with the annual financial and other audits by gathering documentation as assigned
• Assist with special projects as needed
• Attend all required staff meetings and represent accounting on cross-functional teams and at occasional special event
• Actively seek out and assist with implementing accounting-related process improvements and automation
• Assist with documenting accounting policies and procedures and work with other departments as needed to ensure understanding of documentation and other requirements
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Detail-oriented – would rather focus on the details rather than the big picture
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Excellent data entry skills – exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and tact
• Ability to recognize and analyze problems and find solutions
• Great communication and customer service skills
• A self- starter who can work independently
• Ability to learn new software products

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay

Ability to Commute:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80905 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80905: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $26