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JOB TITLE: Staff Accountant
JOB #
004
UPDATED BY
Jamie Lundien, CFO
DEPARTMENT
Finance
DATE UPDATED
JOB LOCATION
1277 Kelly Johnson Blvd, Ste. 160
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
HOURS/% EFFORT
Exempt position
POSITION DETAILS
JOB PURPOSE
The Staff Accountant partners with non-profit organizations to successfully utilize different financial software systems and provide personalized financial consulting services. This role understands financial accounting, accounting products and can help lead project success by relating best practice methods to both non-profit and for-profit environments that helps the client with a timely and effective solution. Understanding of software implementation scheduling, business workflow, the non-profit sector and customer service support are helpful.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Initiates solutions through creativity and is willing to take educated risks
Understands key accounting terminology and concepts to be an effective member of the accounting team and a resource to potential clients
Ability to perform full-cycle accounting duties for non-profit and for-profit clients
Ability to find solutions to complex organizational implementations of Blackbaud Financial Edge related products
Capable of seeing the bigger picture and provide customers with sound effective solutions
Provides detailed documentation on project scope, progress and key milestones for leadership
Partners with Operations Team to ensure successful implementations, data backups, analysis, and technical solutions are available for the client
Understands project budgeting, change orders, customer requirements and can manage project tasks within a set pre-determined project agreement
Willingness to continue expanding skills and certifications necessary to be successful utilizing related Blackbaud products and other software systems to ensure quality and efficiency in delivery of completed projects
Communicates with Cause and Solution staff and leadership opportunities for growing business verticals
Persistent in asking questions that can help problem solve issues
Can have fun in the workplace with a mid-size organization seeking to better the non-profit sector as a partner in philanthropic innovation
WORKING CONDITIONS
REPORTS TO
Finance Manager
DIRECT REPORTS
None
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
1-2 years of successful experience in finance/accounting required
Full-cycle accounting experience required
Demonstrated and related software implementation experience
Ability to give accounting guidance to clients
Understanding of project management software and Microsoft Office Suite of products
Willingness to be creative and work towards a positive customer experience
A positive member of the team willing to contribute to the overall success of the organization
Travel may be required (10%)
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Experience working with Blackbaud products and related certification a plus
Experience with Quickbooks a plus
Experience in the non-profit sector a plus
3-5 years of successful experience in finance/accounting preferred
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Bachelor s degree in Finance/Accounting related area
REQUIRED SKILLS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
None
Cause and Solution, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. At Cause and Solution, Inc. we believe that diversity and inclusion among our team is essential to our success as a national company. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $56,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
Colorado Springs, CO 80920: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
CPA (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
