Accounting Manager

Job Description 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.