<p> Colorado Education Association Vacancy Announcement Accountant</p><p>Posting Date: October 31, 2014 Closing Date: 5:00pm, MST, November 14, 2014</p><p>The Colorado Education Association (CEA), a statewide public education employee association, (a non-profit 501(c)(5), seeks qualified applicants for the position of Accountant in its headquarters office in Denver, Colorado. The selected individual will work in the Business Affairs and Human Resources Center.</p><p>Essential Qualifications . Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality on sensitive personnel and organizational matters . Proficiency in various computer technologies in a Windows-based PC environment; good working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Quickbooks . Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications . Ability to work in a team environment . Ability to gather and organize information into a variety of formats . Effective records maintenance skills . Ability to expand knowledge and skills in a rapidly changing environment . Ability to plan and successfully implement projects . Ability to complete multiple projects with shifting priorities and to meet deadlines under pressure . Ability to work with a minimum of supervision . Special awareness to detail and effective follow-through on projects and tasks . Demonstrated use of sound professional judgment . Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff, leaders and external contacts . Willingness and ability to work occasional long hours that include evenings and weekends . Knowledge of PeopleSoft Accounting System is a plus . Accounting degree preferred</p><p>Primary Responsibilities . General Ledger monthly closing . Month and year-end financial statements preparation . Balance bank statements . Account reconciliation . Fund accounting for five designated funds . Budget development, analysis and adjustments . Annual audit preparation and oversight . Coordinate 990 preparation and review for accuracy . Preparation of reports and analysis for management to support labor negotiations . Provide payroll services for CEA and 18 separate small affiliates . Pension uploads to investment company . Maintain records for accrued paid time off . Affiliate monthly payroll statement and billing . Other duties as assigned Compensation and Benefits This is a confidential position with a competitive and negotiable salary and benefits package. Starting salary range of $65,000-$75,000 based on experience. Fringe benefits include liberal vacation, personal and sick leave; health, dental, disability, and life insurance; holidays; defined company contribution to a 401(k) plan, and reimbursement for business-related mileage.</p><p>Application Process A letter of interest, resume with three (3) references, and CEA application form are required. The CEA Application form is available by clicking below:</p><p> http://www.coloradoea.org/resources/links/jobs.aspx</p><p>Applications must be received by 5 p.m., on November 14, 2014. Send the completed application form, letter of interest, and resume with three (3) references to:</p><p>Suzanne Zimmer Executive Director Colorado Education Association 1500 Grant Street Denver, Colorado 80203</p><p>Or send information by email to [email protected]</p><p>The Colorado Education Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women and minorities to apply. D:\Docs\2018-04-12\0fd60b059e7f4fdce0cfc01b782ebed0.doc/10-31-14</p>