Staff Accountant

St. Francis Center (SFC), a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Colorado, was established in June 1983. SFC is a refuge for men and women who are homeless in the metro Denver area. Our programs and services are tailored toward adult women and men, and focus on daytime shelter, social services, health and wellness, housing, employment, and outreach. At SFC, “guests” have the opportunity to work with a variety of specialists, depending on their individual needs, which is often the first step toward transformation and ultimately self-sufficiency.   

We are currently looking for a Staff Accountant. This is a Full-Time, non-exempt position eligible for an excellent benefit package as outlined below.   

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the daily financial operations of St. Francis Center, with a primary focus on accounts payable and transaction processing. This role supports fund accounting, grant accounting, donor gift processing, accounts receivable, and maintenance of accounting records and files. The Staff Accountant will work closely with the Senior Accountant to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial operations in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards.

Primary Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

• Accounts Payable & Financial Operations

Serve as the primary lead for accounts payable functions, including invoice review, coding verification, tracking and obtaining invoice approvals, vendor communication, maintaining vendor files and W-9 documentation, check processing and check writing, ACH payment coordination, and ensuring timely and accurate payment processing. Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation to ensure compliance, audit readiness, and proper grant allocation.

• Accounts Receivable & Donor Processing

Assist with accounts receivable functions, donor gift processing, fundraising data entry, and maintaining accurate donor and financial records.

• Grant Management

Assist with tracking restricted funds and monitoring grant spending to ensure expenses are properly allocated, documented, and compliant with grant requirements.

• Compliance & Reporting

Ensure adherence to GAAP and nonprofit accounting regulations. Assist with reconciliations, audit preparation, financial reporting, and supporting documentation as needed.

• Internal Controls

Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to minimize errors, prevent fraud, and support accurate financial reporting.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or 3+ years experience in accounting
• Excellent written, oral, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Flexible and creative self-starter who can work both independently and within a team
• Sincere commitment to working collaboratively with all constituent groups including management and staff
• Prior experience in a non-profit environment is essential
• Commitment to the Agency’s mission.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $60,000–$75,000 annually

This is a full-time, non-exempt position, Monday through Friday on site.

The position is eligible for a robust benefits package including:

• Employer-paid health insurance with an HRA plan
• Employer-paid dental insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Robust pension plan (5% plus a dollar-for-dollar match of contributions up to 4% of earnings)
• Generous employer-paid sick and vacation leave

St. Francis Center is an Equal Opportunity employer. 

St. Francis Center (SFC) strives to create a more just, diverse, equitable, and inclusive society for our community members who experience homelessness and turn to us for refuge. This begins with how we serve our guests and residents as well as how staff, volunteers, and board members treat each other. SFC acknowledges that, as a community, we can always do better by learning from the past and by celebrating and including all voices. SFC commits to learning and growing as we consistently strive for a more equitable and inclusive society.