Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Reports To: VP of Finance and Operations

Classification: Manager 

Location: Golden, CO // Hybrid

FLSA Code: Exempt

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 plus a generous benefits package

Priority will be given to applications received before October 11, 2023.

The Accounting Manager is a critical member of the AAC’s Finance and Operations team whose duties encompass the entire range of financial management, from daily operations to high-level funds management and analysis. This position maintains the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the AAC’s books and records. The best candidate will have expert knowledge of Quickbooks Online and non-profit Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This role will also incorporate functions more directly related to our financial operations, such as audit and 990 preparation, depreciation and fixed asset schedule maintenance, restricted fund tracking, internal control review and process documentation, and maintenance of our third-party expense and financial reporting software integrations.

As the Accounting Manager, your responsibilities include:

• Booking all revenue and expenses and maintaining the general ledger.

• Recording cash receipts and processing check disbursements.

• Managing accounts receivable and accounts payable functions in addition to monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.

• Assisting with providing information and financial data to the AAC’s auditor and tax preparers.

• Maintaining the AAC’s fixed asset schedule.

• Creating and analyzing financial reports to recommend further courses of action.

• Collaborating with program managers to review monthly financial statements and transaction reports to resolve discrepancies and reconcile revenues and expenses.

• Reconciling and paying monthly, quarterly, and annual state taxes.

• Processing payroll and maintaining the utmost confidentiality with respect to sensitive employee information.

• Processing 401k contributions each pay period.

• Assisting in evaluating ways to automate and streamline AAC processes.

• Ensuring compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.

• Additional duties as directed by the VP of Finance and Operations.

You are a strong fit for this role if you:

• Are committed to the AAC mission and model our core values at all times.

• Are able to communicate effectively among a diversity of lived experiences and identities.

• Have a minimum of 3 years of non-profit accounting work experience (preferred).

• Have a CPA certification (preferred).

• Are confident working within Quickbooks Online and have knowledge of tools such as classes, subclasses, locations, financial reporting, and budgeting.

• Have experience with data and financial analysis and reconciling accounts.

• Have an acute attention to detail.

• Have an analytical, strategic mindset capable of managing multiple tasks and workflows.

• Are able to work independently and in collaboration with a team.

• Have competency with Google Suites and Microsoft Excel.

• Are experienced and comfortable working within and meeting deadlines.

• Possess a passion for the outdoors, especially the climbing community, and have a desire to represent a diverse group of climbers. 

Environment

95% Desk work – Typical office work on a computer utilizing GSuites, Slack, Zoom, and other computer-based programs.

5% Physical work – This position could require some physical work, including assisting with receiving and distributing inventory, setting up and breaking down events, etc. 

Benefits

The AAC currently offers a comprehensive benefits package including employer-paid medical (with reproductive and gender-affirming care), dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, an HSA medical reimbursement plan, a wellness program, a matching 401k retirement plan, flexible work scheduling, pro deals, generous paid time off, and parental leave. Benefits are reviewed annually and change as needed. Team members are notified when any benefit changes occur.

How to Apply

All who love the AAC mission are encouraged to apply, including people of color, Black, Indigenous, transgender, and non-binary people. Apply online. No phone calls or emails, please.

The AAC is an equal-opportunity employer. Your gender, religion, sex life, skin color, first language, marital status, and size and ability of your body do not factor into employment decisions here. 

About the AAC
Founded in 1902, the American Alpine Club (AAC) is committed to serving the climbing community. Throughout the years, we’ve listened to climbers’ needs and created resources and solutions so our entire community can thrive. That’s why we offer grants, our unique rescue benefit and medical expense coverage, and memorialize and archive climbing history in North America’s largest climbing library and the American Alpine Journal. We bring together climbers from all over the country with our events, campgrounds, and volunteer network. We’re breaking down barriers to climbing and resourcing climbers who have lost loved ones to this often dangerous sport. Daily, we work to protect and advocate for our climbing landscapes and public lands nationally and locally. And we’re educating climbers with our robust accident analysis in Accidents in North American Climbing. United We Climb.