Accountant II

Accountant IIColorado Springs Explorer Location - COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920 End Date 09/25/2026OverviewSalary Range $28.85 - $33.65 Hourly Position Type Full TimeDescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY: Accountants are responsible for assisting Senior Accountants and the Accounting Manager in the day-to-day operations of accounting, as well as monthly closing activities and reporting. This includes assisting with all aspects of the accounts payable process, including online credit card review in coordination with the Accounts Payable Accountants, processing employee expense reimbursements through the payroll system including mileage payments, and gathering data needed to produce monthly financial statements, along with other general accounting duties. An ideal Accountant II pays close attention to detail, has a general accounting foundation they wish to grow into more advanced skills, and brings a collaborative spirit to the team.MISSION : Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independenceCOMPETENCIES:Technical ExpertiseProblem SolvingTeamworkEffective CommunicationResults OrientedPersonal CredibilityQuality FocusPeople FocusFlexibilityRESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Manages accounting for the company-wide P-Card system, including reviewing receipts, documentation, and approvals; coding transactions to the general ledger; exporting and importing transactions weekly; and monthly reporting. Credit card payments are completed at least monthly, with weekly review for completeness and follow-up on missing or incomplete informationPerforms month-end closing activities as assigned, including preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis of expense and revenue accountsManages and performs audits of petty cash accounts as backup when neededAssists with accounts payable processing, including invoice entry, credit card transaction processing, payment processing, and reconciliation of A/P vendor accounts as neededCompiles and processes weekly deposits as backup on an as-needed basisAnalyzes financial data, including coding discrepancies in the general ledger, and prepares adjustments as neededGenerates routine reports for management as requestedMaintains and reconciles ledger accountsPrepares bank account reconciliations, including operating and investment accountsReviews accounts payable and company credit card batches for discrepancies and makes corrections before submitting to the Accounting Manager and/or VP of Finance for postingPerforms routine to moderately complex calculationsPrepares quarterly sales tax and raffle reportingProcesses employee expense reimbursements through the payroll system including mileage paymentsUploads 403(b) transactions and reconciles employee deferrals and matching employer contributionsAssists with the 403(b) benefit audit and prepares reports as neededPrepares company benefit reconciliations, balances them to the general ledger, and meets with Human Resources monthly to discuss variancesReviews vendor profiles for accuracy against W-9 form submissions and prepares 1099 forms for submission as required under federal and state regulationsAssists with research, development, implementation, and documentation of accounting processesAssists with preparation for year-end financial audits and other audits as neededAssists with general ledger analysis, data entry, budgeting, and other ad hoc projects as requestedActively participates in accounting team meetings and special projects to support the team's strategic goalsOther duties as assignedKey Performance IndicatorsCompletes company P-Card transactions weekly in the accounting software systemCompletes month-end duties between the 1st and 5th business day following month-endCompletes month-end reconciliations by the 15th day of the following monthQualificationsEducation & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Accounting strongly preferred; relevant professional-level experience may be substitutedMinimum of one year of general ledger accounting experience requiredMinimum of one year of payroll reconciliation experience requiredMinimum of one year of accounts payable processing experience requiredNon-profit or healthcare accounting experience preferredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of GAAP accounting for non-profit entitiesStrong organizational and multitasking skillsAbility to analyze and solve problems quickly with attention to detailProficiency with Microsoft Excel and 10-key required; knowledge of Microsoft Office applications requiredWe strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision Care, Wellness Program, Telemedicine Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Company Paid Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accidental Injury Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, 403(b) Savings Plan, Legal Shield and IDShield, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time-Off plan. Such benefits are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or PRN/casual), job grade and length of service.