Gary Community Ventures invests in for-profit and philanthropic solutions for Colorado’s low-income children and their families. We believe that business and philanthropy can—and should—work together to create opportunities for those who need them most. Gary Community Ventures is committed to investing in quality early childhood and youth development systems, expanding sustainable economic opportunities, and developing and supporting programs that create healthy family and community environments.

What This Role Is

We are looking for a detail-oriented accountant to fill a new position with the Gary Ventures team. As our Senior Accountant, you will prepare and consolidate financial statements, analyze and reconcile accounts, analyze cash flow, prepare audits, and handle internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute monthly accounting close procedures, including reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, accruals, analysis, and reporting.
• Prepare financial statements for review by Controllers.
• Provide P&L and Balance Sheet variance analysis for management reporting.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules.
• Assist with accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.
• Assist with annual audit and tax preparations.
• Investigate and resolve audit findings.
• Lean into a culture of continuous improvement and dedication to the automation of the accounting and reporting processes.
• When working with business partners, ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
• Administer ad-hoc projects as necessary.

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  3+ years of progressive experience in accounting
• Degree in business administration, accounting, or finance preferred
• Multi-entity accounting experience required
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Non-profit experience a plus
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel
• ERP experience preferred, NetSuite or Sage Intacct a plus
• Working knowledge of Salesforce a plus
• Must have exceptional analytical, writing, and research skills, and a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Entrepreneurial spirit, result-oriented problem solver with a bias for action, and ability to perform in a small team environment
• Must be highly organized, able to prioritize multiple concurrent projects, and be able to independently identify and solve key business problems
• A demonstrated ability and interest in working independently with a wide range of issues, as well as the ability to work constructively and creatively as part of a team
• Capability of meeting deadlines, often within very tight timeframes

Things We Really Want

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development and modeling inclusive behavior.
• Team players (you go out of your way to coach, support, seek feedback, and collaborate with your teammates)
• Insatiable curiosity (you’re always asking questions and refining your worldview)
• You know how to “bring the joy,” even - and especially - when the work feels hard
• Commitment to Gary’s mission, values, and integrity and diversity

Working at Gary

Gary is committed to inclusion and diversity through our mission and values. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us. We believe that each employee will be able to learn, grow, and have an impact at Gary.

We believe we can listen better, learn more, and act faster when we are able to build strong relationships in the same physical space. With this in mind, we do our work together in person. We value in-person interactions. Our office is not remote; we are open to occasional hybrid working situations, but we default to in-office and we have weekly in-person meetings.

We equip our team to live well-rounded, healthy lives. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 100% paid medical, dental, and vision plan, 401(k) plan with matching, unlimited PTO with a minimum of 3 restoration weeks, and a downtown Denver, CO office location right at Union Station.

This role reports directly to the Controller.

This is a full-time role, with a salary range of $70,000 - $90,000.