Hiring Range: $70,000 - $95,000, based on qualifications and experience.
BENEFITS AND PERKS:- Comprehensive health plans include medical, dental and vision benefits.
- Generous vacation, sick time, and holiday pay, plus paid birthday off and 'refreshment' day.
- Tuition reimbursement and child adoption benefits.
- Employer paid term life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D.
- Health savings account with generous employer contribution.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Paid parental and bereavement leave.
- 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
- Please access our highlights of the benefits package we offer here: Denver Rescue Mission Benefits Guide
POSITION SUMMARYThe Senior Accountant (Supervisor) is a key member of the Finance & Administration team, reporting to the Accounting Director. This role is responsible for supervising day-to-day accounting staff operations, leading the month-end close process, maintaining the internal control and reconciliation environment as well as supporting the Accounting Director and CFO in financial reporting and strategic initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES Supervision & Team Leadership
- Supervise the Staff Accountants, providing training, mentorship, and performance feedback.
- Oversee and delegate tasks to the Accounts Payable Specialist.
- Foster a collaborative, service-minded team culture in alignment with DRM's mission and Remote Work Telecommuting (RWT) policy (minimum 80% in-office presence for new staff)
- Support onboarding, cross-training, and development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for accounting processes.
- Embrace the role of mission through service hours at the client service locations.
Accounting Operations
- Manage daily accounting functions, including recognition of revenue for donations, grants and contracts, AP and credit card processing, journal entries, GIK inventory, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Timely review of a substantial amount of workpapers prepared by staff accountants, clerks, and specialists, ensuring all workpapers are accurate and properly tied to the trial balance at month-end.
- Act as the primary reviewer for most accounting reconciliations and invoicing.
- Lead and ensure timely completion of the month-end close process (target: 10 workdays), including trial balance sign-off and timely and complete variance analysis.
- Oversee accounting for new LLC entities, including bank reconciliations, AP flows, and shared service agreements.
- Maintain accuracy of the general ledger and ensure compliance with GAAP and non-profit accounting standards.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Initial preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for management, board, and funders.
- Support contract billing, grant reporting, and participant-level cost analysis.
- Provide in-depth variance explanations and support monthly meetings with senior management to review financial results.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement
- Assist in automating manual processes (e.g., contract billing, inventory tracking) and enhance utilization of financial systems (Adaptive, Office Connect, ERP).
- Document and improve accounting policies and SOPs.
- Support audit preparation, compliance, and implementation of best practices, including meeting Single Audit requirements and enhancing the control environment accordingly.
- Ensure proper segregation of duties and support donor processing controls.
Technology & Systems
- Support and fully utilize accounting software (Great Plains, NetSuite, Adaptive, Beanworks, Paylocity).
- Assist with ERP transition planning (Great Plains sunsetting, NetSuite implementation preferred).
- Review user access rights and support alignment of financial systems with strategic initiatives.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
- 4+ years progressive accounting experience; non-profit experience preferred.
- 2+ years progressive leadership responsibility with a proven ability to lead, coach, and develop others.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting, and internal controls.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting systems; experience with Great Plains and NetSuite preferred.
- Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, and audit preparation.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Active Driver's License and ability to meet DRM insurability standards, as a limited amount of work-related travel may be required.
- Must be a Christian holding to the beliefs set forth in the Statement of Faith, expressed by a personal testimony and Christian conduct.
This posting is expected to close 1/1/2026 or when filled.
Salary Description
$70,000 - $95,000
