Accounting Manager

Destination Ascendigo: Ascendigo’s mission is to elevate the spectrum by empowering people, inspiring lives, and shattering expectations. We apply this mission to both the people we serve, such as our participants and clients, and the people with whom we serve, such as our co-workers and other stakeholders.

Ascendigo is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of children and adults living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through therapeutic recreation, employment, community integration, education and an array of behavioral health services. We are headquartered in Carbondale, CO. Currently, Ascendigo employs more than 50 full- and part-time year-round staff members and approximately 30 additional employees during our seasonal summer camp programming.

The Ascendigo Promise to our employees is to provide meaning and purpose in the work we do and a culture of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. We support high performance through thoughtful on-boarding and training and acting with integrity. We offer 360° compensation with a path to financial security, personal well-being and fulfillment, and housing assistance.

Job Summary: Duties include day-to-day accounting & bookkeeping, payroll and benefits processing, cash management, monthly billing, and monthly ledger reconciliations and report preparation. Experience in general ledger accounting, payroll, and QuickBooks required; familiarity with health care services/insurance billing and ADP payroll processing a plus. Position is supported by a Billing Specialist and reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Key Responsibilities: (list 3-5 key responsibilities with tasks below each one)

Finance:

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping: Billing, A/R, A/P, banking, and payroll (using QuickBooks). (Supported by a Billing Specialist).
• Process and manage biweekly payroll, payroll records, payroll tax compliance and benefits withholding activity.
• Prepare monthly customer invoices (supported by Billing Specialist).
• Manage cash and A/R balances.
• Prepare monthly accounting reconciliations: bank and credit card statements, and general ledger accounts, including basic accrual entries.
• Prepare basic monthly financial statements (in support of the CFO).
• Assist in the annual budget preparation (in support of the CFO).
• Prepare nonprofit donation accounting entries (in coordination with Chief Development Officer).
• Support staff in day-to-day billing and payables inquiries and transactions.

Compliance:

• Oversee aspects of regulatory compliance related to payroll and finance-related areas.
• Assist with bookkeeping, accounting, general ledger reconciliations, and financial reporting skills.
• Responsible for payroll and benefits processing.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, prioritize tasks, work independently, and strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with HIPAA privacy requirement for patient information regarding confidential information.

Administrative:

• Demonstrate ability to analyze financial data create financial reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in QuickBooks, Microsoft office (Word and Excel) and other office software applications.

In addition,

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Must be age 21 or over and have legal working status.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
• Must have a clean background check with no felonies or flags.
• Strong bookkeeping and high-level accounting or Controller experience.
• Experience with accounting reconciliations and payroll processes.
• Applicants are required to have and use their own smart phone for work duties.  Ascendigo provides a monthly cell phone stipend for this use.
• Skilled and competent in Quickbooks Software and basic computer skills (MS Office, email, social media)

Personal Characteristics: should be committed and passionate about the Ascendigo mission of a holistic, active, community-based, independent, and person-centered life. He/she should believe in the dignity and potential of our clients. We also have a commitment to a culture of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. which stands for:

• R-Recognize the inherent worth of your coworkers.
• E- Eliminate derogatory words and phrases.
• S- Speak with people- not at them- or about them.
• P-Protect the culture of your organization- report and support!
• E- Empathize- consider what it is like in others’ situations.
• C-Consider your impact on others before speaking and apologize when you make a mistake.
• T- Treat everyone with integrity, dignity, and respect.