Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant – General Ledger and Accounts Receivable

About the role:

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Staff Accountant – General Ledger and Accounts Receivable will oversee all aspects of General Ledger activity and Accounts Receivable, playing a key role maintaining accurate financial records. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in nonprofit accounting principles and procedures.

Who we are:

Clayton Early Learning is a leading nonprofit dedicated to providing children from birth to five with an exceptional start and empowering families for lifelong success. We directly serve approximately 500 children annually through our school, home-based programs, and community partnership sites. As a proud member of the Educare Learning Network and the Head Start community, we are deeply committed to providing high quality early childhood education through a whole-child, whole-family approach. Our unique location on a 20-acre historic campus in Denver is the foundation for our strategic vision to become a thriving neighborhood center to serve the community more fully, addressing needs including food security and health care access. Our team of over 125 dedicated professionals works in a supportive environment of collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.

What this Role involves:

• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accurate coding and documentation.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations and schedules.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, especially for AR and accrued revenue.
• Assist with audit preparation, including pulling support and documentation for GL entries.
• Support restricted and unrestricted fund accounting and grant reporting as needed.

 Accounts Receivable Duties:  

• Prepare and issue invoices to funders, donors, and other stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor and manage AR aging, following up on outstanding balances and resolving discrepancies.
• Record incoming payments (checks, EFTs, donations) and allocate them appropriately in the accounting system.
• Reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger monthly.
• Assist with donor/grant receipting and ensure compliance with funding agreements. 

 General Responsibilities:  

• Assist with the monthly and year-end closing processes.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information.

What we are looking for:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field

• Experience: 2+ years of experience working in GL accounting, preferably within the non-profit sector

  Skills:

  Proficiency in cloud-based accounting software (NetSuite preferred)
• Strong understanding of GAAP, and accounts receivable principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of office management functions including strong computer and technology skills (proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills, including keen attention to detail and ease at managing competing demands and determining priorities independently
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Background Check: Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including CBI/FBI fingerprinting. MVR and a national sex offender registry check

What we offer:

• 16+ paid company holidays
• Spring Break and Winter Break - up to 10 paid days off
• Accrued vacation time (starting at 10 days/year, up to 30 with tenure)
• Paid sick time
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Mental health support through our medical plan and EAP
• Long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with 5% employer match after 1 year
• FSA plans
• College 529 investment options
• Identity theft protection and more

Compensation:

• $60,000 - $65,000 annually

Clayton's Core Values

At Clayton Early Learning, we believe that our core values help to drive actions and create habits that allow our belief in the unlimited potential of young children to become a reality. We seek candidates who demonstrate our core values and are motivated by a values-driven environment.

• Collaboration: Builds trust and relationships and brings new ideas, skills, and knowledge to help us do better work.
• Community: Fosters resiliency, stability, and strength.
• Fun: Reduces stress, keeps us motivated, builds connections, and models joy for our children.
• Growth: Allows us to develop as professionals and provide the best service.
• Stewardship: Enables us to have the greatest impact with the resources we have.

Clayton Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer that values workplace diversity. We strive to create an inclusive work place that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives. We prohibit discrimination of employees or applicants on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual identity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, disability, or any other classification considered discriminatory under applicable law