Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager - Full Time - Montrose or Durango, CO

Position Summary: The Accounting Manager oversees core accounting operations, including account reconciliations, general ledger management, month‑end close activities, accounts payable, and procurement functions. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across all accounting processes while supervising staff and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate demonstrates a clear progression of responsibility, increasing complexity in assignments, and strong analytical and leadership capabilities. Position also assists the Director of Finance in managing various high-level accounting, budgeting, costing and reporting functions, ensuring that job functions are done accurately and in a timely manner.  

Qualifications: Our ideal candidate for our Accounting Manager will have:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience in performing accounting functions and analysis including general ledger and accounts payable experience.
• Minimum 2 years demonstrated progression in accounting responsibilities, including supervisory responsibilities
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls and accounting best practices
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business management preferred. 

Salary:

$62,400.00-$75,088.00 annualized. Pay range considers location, preferred experience, preferred education as described above.

Full-Time Benefits:

Physical demands: Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between Axis Health System locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Axis Health System may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills:

• Must have good understanding of GAAP and its application to internal accounting practices and procedures, with audit and tax requirements as they relate to non-profits
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting
• Ability to communicate clearly with Agency staff and management team, as well as to outside agencies, vendors and patients in a professional, courteous and confidential manner.
• Proficient in use of office equipment, i.e., calculator, copy machine, telephone and fax machine.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, General Ledger Software and other business systems, particularly Word and Excel.
• Must regard work as confidential.
• Must have current driver’s license and ability to be commercially insured and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis commercial insurance agency.
• Ability to take on additional duties when necessary

Additional eligibility requirements:Annual Flu immunization, de-escalation training within 90 days of hire

About our Axis Health System:We are the leading provider of behavioral health and integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado. As a therapist in our clinic, you’ll have access to a wide range of resources for your patients. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more. We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.

Commitment to Pay Standards:We are committed to fair hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history).

Please visit our website at Axis Health System

About Durango/Pagosa Springs:

If you’re interested in Rocky Mountain wildlife, white water rafting, hiking in to discover nature’s most beautiful waterfalls, or a breathtaking car ride on the San Juan Skyway, then Durango and Pagosa Springs are the place for you! As with so many areas on the Western Slope, you have now entered an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Just minutes from zip lining through the treetops, to soaking in the Piedra River Hot Springs, located in the national forest, after a day of hiking any one of the many trails, and when the season is right, you can be snowboarding or camping in the mountains that surround this beautiful area. Take a ride on the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train and enjoy the stunning views of the San Juan National Forest. You’re also a mere 35-minute car ride to Mesa Verde National Park. Just outside the doors of our clinics, you’ll find beautiful parks with walking paths and opens spaces to enjoy. Durango has an airport located minutes from our clinics which has service to Denver, Phoenix and Dallas-Fort Worth daily. Learn more about our area here: Visit Durango, CO | Official Tourism Site of Durango, Colorado

About Montrose/Delta/Hotchkiss:

If you’re interested in archaeology, hiking, biking, boating, rafting, hunting, exploring, or kayaking – Montrose is the place for you! 

Montrose and the surrounding area are perfect for an outdoor enthusiast. Black Canyon National Park, just east of the San Juan Mountains is just minutes away and to the west, the Uncompahgre Plateau is waiting to be explored. Here, you are surrounded by the many opportunities and adventures waiting to happen.  From hiking and biking to kayaking and rafting with breath taking views of our majestic landscape.  When in Hotchkiss you can explore their vineyards and museums or find you self at the art center appreciating all the creativity or taking an art class yourself!  Montrose has an airport within 10 minutes from our Montrose locations, which has daily service to Denver, Dallas and Phoenix (including several other major US cities). Learn more about our area here:  Visit Montrose, CO.