Position Title: Accounting Associate

Department: Operations

Reports To: Accountant

Start Date: TBD

Employment Class: Full-time, Year-round

Pay Status: Non-exempt

Hours Per Week: 40

Location: Summit County, CO (hybrid - three days in person required)

Pay Range: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

The Accounting Associate is responsible for day-to-day accounting activities including but not limited to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll. We are looking for a dynamic team player who will work closely with and support all of FIRC’s community services and departments.

Our benefits include:

• A generous paid time off (PTO) package, with an average of 6 weeks of paid time off per year
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution for employees and eligible dependents
• 403(b) Retirement plan with employer match up to 3%
• State and federally mandated emergency paid sick leave benefits if criteria are met
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Paid training and professional development opportunities
• Local recreation discounts and perks

Primary duties:

Process accounts payable and maintain accurate vendor database

Process accounts receivable and other receipts and track donor information

Process credit card transactions and ensure timely reconciliation of credit card accounts

Submit bi-weekly payroll including review of timesheets and employee changes using Paylocity payroll system

Maintain financial security by enforcing internal controls, establishing Policies and Procedures around AP/AR/Payroll

Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Maintain accounting ledgers using Financial Edge accounting software

Reconciliation of account balances including research and resolution of any reconciliation variances

Support FIRC’s year-end audit and compliance with regulatory agency filing requirements

Effective communication with program staff, development team, and outside vendors

Coordinates vendor orders for materials and supplies to support Operations department

The person we are looking for will:

Thrive in a deadline driven environment with competing and changing priorities

Have attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills

General requirements of the position include:

High School Diploma or GED Required

1-2 Years of Accounting Experience Preferred

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft office and Financial Edge (or equivalent accounting software)

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Effectively demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, ideally in English and Spanish

Strong analytical and time management skills

Driver’s License and reliable year-round transportation is preferred

Pass a background check

Be able to work in person at a physical FIRC location, with some remote hours

Physical requirements of the position include:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Use of hands to handle, feel, grasp, and operate objects and tools, and reach and lift with hands and arms

Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of equipment

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and twist

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

About us:

Serving its community since 1993, the Family & Intercultural Resource Center (FIRC) is a non-profit organization that aims to enhance the quality of life in Summit County by providing information, assistance and education to families, immigrants and refugees. The FIRC operates Summit Thrift & Treasure (STT), a non-profit thrift store from which all proceeds benefit FIRC programming. The FIRC fosters collaboration among community agencies and businesses and advocates for family and cultural competence.

FIRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

FIRC is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.