We're Hiring: Accountant / Senior Accountant

The Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN) is a nonprofit organization that provides free immigration legal services to individuals in immigration detention and to children and their families throughout Colorado. RMIAN promotes knowledge of legal rights, provides effective representation to ensure due process, works to improve detention conditions, and promotes a more humane immigration system, including alternatives to detention.

RMIAN has an immediate opening for a full-time Accountant or Senior Accountant, depending on the candidate’s experience level. This position will report to RMIAN’s Director of Systems and is responsible for an array of accounting and finance duties including, but not limited to, managing monthly close procedures, processing payroll and SIMPLE contributions, day-to-day transactional processing of AP/AR, financial analysis and reporting, as well as budget creation. 

The ideal candidate is a highly organized individual with the ability to work independently while also being able to coordinate and collaborate with team members. This position is designed for an individual with at least 1-3 years and ideally 3-5 years or more of accounting or finance experience. This position requires extreme attention to detail and organization skills. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated passion for immigrant rights and/or social justice issues and is deeply committed to RMIAN’s mission.

Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable 

• Management of weekly Accounts Payable Process Including: 

• New Vendor Setup and W-9 Maintenance 

• Review invoices for accuracy, obtain approvals where necessary and input into the general ledger 

• Print checks, obtain signatures, mail checks, file all supporting documentation 

• Complete annual 1099 reporting for vendors/subcontractors with the IRS 

Accounts Receivable

• Management of monthly/quarterly Accounts Receivable Process Including:

• Gather time sheets from staff and receipts/bills to be charged to funding source

• Generate all invoices due to RMIAN from various external parties including clients, funders and government entities

• Actively follow up on outstanding invoices, including AR collections calls 

• Prepare and deposit accounts receivables and donor/grant checks including monitoring of bank account balances for accuracy 

Financial Statements / Month End Close Procedures 

• Manage month end close process to ensure accurate issuance of financial statements

  • Collaborate with RMIAN Departments to ensure close inputs are received accurately and timely 

  • Ensure accurate time reporting by RMIAN staff to support invoicing and payroll allocation 

  • Prepare/post all month end journal entries and financial activity (e.g., payroll, credit card, accrued revenue and expense, prepaids and depreciation)  

  • Review all GL accounts prior to close and reconcile all balance sheet accounts

• Maintain all accounting files and records including detailed receipts for credit card transactions 

• Support annual issuance of audited financial statements 

Budgeting / Financial & Grant Reporting

• Support the annual operating budget process, create financial models and input budget information into QB for reporting 

• Support preparation of budgets / financial reports for philanthropic and federal grants including new proposals and periodic reporting for existing donors 

• Support Monitoring/Analysis of spending by Donor, report to management as necessary including tracking of all grant outstanding balances and projected spending  

Payroll / SIMPLE 

• Ensure proper completion of timesheet records by RMIAN staff including monitoring and reporting on timesheet compliance 

• Review expense reports, confirm proper receipts and Manager approval 

• Process payroll, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings and deductions  

• Monitor personnel records within payroll system to track for wage and role changes 

• Complete SIMPLE contributions including employee + employer contributions

Key Competencies Needed for Success:

• Detail oriented with the ability to work independently on multiple tasks at once

• Organize documentation both electronically and physically

• Quality and accuracy driven

• Proficiency with QuickBooks 

• Proficiency with Excel skills, including functions such as lookups and pivot tables

• Ability to maintain an effective level of business literacy about the organization and apply a critical/analytical approach to business decisions 

• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality on sensitive personnel and organizational matters

• Ability to engage in team meetings as a way to develop and leverage relationships within and across work groups to achieve results 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to prioritize activities and work in self-directed manner against tight deadlines in a team-oriented environment  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Docs

• Diverse lived experiences and ability to honor and appreciate those of others

• Demonstrated appetite to engage with DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) work and/or conversations

• Demonstrated passion for the RMIAN mission and ability to deeply understand the complexities of the work that RMIAN is doing in the immigration system

• Preference for Accounting education/designation or previous experience

• Preference for experience with GAAP and general ledger accounting

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field or the cumulative of related experience preferred 

• Non-profit experience preferred 

• At least 1-3 years of accounting experience required, 3-5+ years preferred

• RMIAN maintains a deep commitment to a mandate of care for our staff and communities, and thus requires vaccination for COVID-19, as well as adherence to social distancing, masking, and office occupancy protocols.

Location:

• This position is based out of RMIAN’s office located in Westminster, Colorado. RMIAN’s operations are primarily remote during the COVID-19 pandemic but subject to change over time. At this time, this role will require being physically in RMIAN’s office at least once or twice per week while working remotely other days.

Compensation:

• This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. Salary is commensurate with experience;  the range is between $45,000-$60,000. Salary includes a generous benefits package, including excellent health insurance (100% covered by RMIAN), dental & vision insurance, life insurance, professional liability insurance, short-term disability insurance, eligibility to participate in RMIAN’s Simple IRA retirement plan (RMIAN matches 3%) and flexible spending plan. RMIAN provides professional development opportunities, and paid vacation time and sick leave. RMIAN also provides a sabbatical policy after five years of employment. 

If this profile calls to you, please send a tailored, authentic cover letter that explains (1) why this mission excites you; and (2) why this particular role is a great fit for you - along with your resume and list of references - to hr@rmian.org.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.  Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

RMIAN is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the importance of diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from people of color, immigrants, women, members of the LGBTQ community, and other underrepresented and marginalized groups. RMIAN does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status or veteran status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment free from discrimination.