This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 days The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves. Our Philosophy of Service: We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and health care are available to everyone. We create lasting solutions to homelessness by: · Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities and fostering their hope that a better life is possible. · Building strong, caring and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care and supportive services. · Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion and diversity, and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve. · Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation and professional development. · Using resources judiciously and effectively.

The Senior Accountant – Grants & Fund Accounting is responsible for core accounting functions with a focus on general ledger, net asset tracking, and grant accounting. This role supports accurate financial reporting and compliance for restricted and unrestricted funding, including foundation and other grant sources, and supports NICRA preparation and submission. This position collaborates closely with Accounting, Grant Writing, and Program teams to ensure proper accounting treatment, financial reporting, and compliance with GAAP, donor restrictions, and regulatory requirements. \n

Additional Requirement Valid driver’s license required. This requirement may be waived, if necessary, based on overall candidate experience and current needs of the business and/or role.

Coalition Benefits Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage. Choice of dental insurance or discount plan. Vision insurance. Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses. Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage. Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members. Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting. Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year. The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.

Essential Job Functions Perform monthly and annual general ledger close activities, including journal entries, and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts related to grants, receivables, deferred revenue, and net assets. Supports the preparation and submission of the annual Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Application (NICRA). Ensure compliance with GAAP, donor restrictions, and grant agreements, while maintaining audit-ready documentation and supporting internal and external audits. Partner with Accounting, Grant Writing, and Program teams to strengthen internal controls and improve grant and fund tracking processes. Manage restricted and unrestricted funding, including fund setup, maintaining accurate classifications, and recording net asset releases in accordance with donor restrictions.Oversee the full lifecycle of foundation and grant accounting, including award setup, budget monitoring, expense tracking, billing, financial reporting, and grant closeout.Prepare and analyze budget-to-actual reports, identify variances, and provide actionable insights to support program and financial decision-making. Performs assignments, some of which are primarily routine and restricted in intricacy, using well established and well-defined procedures, methods, and techniques, and receives instruction in the interpretation and application of appropriate fiscal laws, rules, regulations, and procedures. Performs assignments some of which are not routine and require understanding and interpretation of accounting principles, regulations, and grant requirements to tailor procedures, methods, and techniques.Ensure timely & accurate use of all company systems as required while maintaining complete up-to-date records and any future upgrades as directed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Summary Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other business-related field required. Recent grants experience or other relevant billing, budgeting, contract and data analysis experience preferred. Previous experience using and maintaining a computerized accounting system required, experience with Sage Intacct software preferred. 5 years of accounting experience required.

\n $65,127 - $85,000 a year WHERE A CANDIDATE IS PLACED IN THE COMPENSATION RANGE DEPENDS ON TOTAL RELEVANT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE \n Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We offer a full suite of benefits for our eligible employees and their dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage. Health Insurance - HMO or PPO Dental plans, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) retirement savings matching, Extensive paid time-off, including holidays, sick leave, and vacation The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire. The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.