Accountant

The Organization:

At CrossPurpose, we believe in being all-in, putting down deep roots in a community, and loving neighbors even when it costs us. We believe in telling people the truth, even when it hurts. These are just some of our values, and we take them very seriously. CrossPurpose is a faith-based organization affiliated with Providence Bible Church, and we believe that the non-profit organization, working in tandem with the local church, most fully reflects God’s kingdom. As an employee of CrossPurpose, you will be joining a Christian community on a mission to abolish all forms of poverty in Denver. If you are just interested in a job, this opportunity is not for you. If you are looking for a way to live out your purpose, read on. We actively strive for diversity in our workforce. To learn more about who we are and what we do, check out https://www.crosspurpose.org/about-us/.

CrossPurpose has been selected as one of Denver's Best Places to Work by the Denver Business Journal!

The Position:

The Accountant serves as a key member of the CrossPurpose Finance Team, responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end closes, handling day-to-day transactions, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role provides essential financial information that helps leadership make informed decisions in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization. 

Responsibilities:

 Key Responsibilities  

• Accounting and GAAP compliance  
• Transaction processing within a multiple-entity ERP (Sage Intacct)   
• Month-end processes: reconciliations, journal entries, and close  
• Cross-functional support 

Accounting  

• Maintain accounting controls by following existing policies and procedures and recommending new adjustments. 
• Comply with federal, state, and local financial and legal requirements.   
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls.   
• Maintain donor confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.  

Transaction Processing Responsibilities  

• Document financial transactions, including entering financial data, preparing and posting journal entries, and checking figures, postings, and supporting documents for accuracy  
• Review A/P requests and substantiating documents, and ensure expenses are recorded to the proper accounts.  
• Prepare payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.  
• Receive and deposit paper checks, electronic donations, and any A/R appropriately into the ERP and donor database  
• Assist with processing payroll and related procedures.  
• Organize and maintain financial records within primary and backup systems 

Month-End Responsibilities  

• Assist with reconciling bank and credit card statements, balance sheet accounts, and donations.   
• Assist with reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information  
• Assist with preparing, examining, and analyzing accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards  
• Create adjusting and closing journal entries, such as accruals, functional expense allocations, etc  

Additional Responsibilities   

• Communicate to internal and external stakeholders effectively and positively, which reflects CrossPurpose’s values.   
• Assist with preparation for an annual audit  
• Assist with annual giving statement and 1099 tax document disbursement  
• Support special projects as needed  
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

• Deep passion for the CrossPurpose mission and values.   
• 2+ years of Accounting / Bookkeeping experience  
• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required  
• Experience with Sage Intacct, Salesforce, Emburse (Certify), FoundationUp, and Google Suite preferred  
• Ability to become proficient quickly in new software.   
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.   
• Detail-oriented and organized, must be excellent with follow-up and follow-through.  
• Ability to work in a team environment.   
• Ability to solve problems, multitask, complete work on time, and work independently.  

Salary & Benefits:

• $62,500 - $81,000
• Hours: 40+ hours/week: generally Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Additional hours as needed. 
• Starting Salary: $62,500 - $81,000 based on experience and education (Accountant I or II)   
• Vacation: 15 days per year, plus the office is closed Christmas Day - New Year's Day, and staff have limited duties  
• Sick Days: 6 days per year  
• Benefits: Health, dental, vision, workers' compensation, unemployment, short-term disability, long-term disability  
• These and other benefits are discussed in more detail in our Employee Handbook.

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