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What's Awesome About Our Client?

• Join a nationwide membership organization dedicated to supporting industry programs, events, and community initiatives.
• Enjoy direct visibility and partnership with the Executive Director, serving as the operational leader for all financial functions.
• Experience a collaborative, close-knit team culture that values clear communication, individual ownership, and work-life balance.
• Benefit from a robust compensation and coverage package.
• Build a long-term career while streamlining financial workflows, implementing tech solutions, and maintaining operational excellence.

Why This Job – ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Join an established, mission-driven membership organization as an Accounting Manager This is an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated accounting professional who thrives in a hands-on operational role, enjoys managing full-cycle daily accounting, and wants to drive financial integrity across the association.

Partnering closely with the Executive Director, you will lead day-to-day accounting operations, manage financial records, and oversee key processes such as month-end close, bank reconciliations, payroll, and event registration revenue tracking. If you are looking for a key financial role in a supportive environment where your accuracy and process improvements make an immediate impact, this could be the ideal next step.

What You'll Actually Do:

• Manage daily accounting functions across general ledger operations, journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash deposits.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, investment, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end/year-end close processes, financial reporting, variance research, and internal controls.
• Administer payroll and employee benefit deductions in coordination with a third-party payroll processor.
• Track membership dues revenue, deferred revenue, and financial details for annual conventions, registrations, exhibitors, and sponsorships.
• Connect registration systems to the general ledger and assist with ongoing accounting software enhancements.
• Prepare supporting schedules for annual independent audits and assist external accountants with IRS Form 990 preparation.
• Monitor departmental expenditure, assist with annual operating budgets, and track project metrics.

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Need:

• At least 5 years of relevant, hands-on operational accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, general ledger management, and financial reconciliations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management software.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical capabilities, and excellent organizational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset for internal staff and volunteers.
• Experience or familiarity with event registration systems association management software, or non-profit/membership environment accounting is a plus.

Where and How Much:

• Target Compensation: $105,000 to $110,000

Location & Work Schedule:

• Primary location in Lone Tree, CO.
• Full-time schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. 4 days in office, 1 day remote

Benefits & Perks:

• 100% Employer Paid Benefits
• Employer HSA contributions
• HRA gap reimbursements
• 6% 401(k) employer contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.