Accounting Specialist III

At HSPPR, every role contributes to something bigger-caring for animals, supporting safe communities, and advancing socially conscious sheltering. We're looking for a detail-driven, collaborative Accounting Specialist III (Senior Accounting Specialist)who takes pride in accuracy, accountability, and meaningful work behind the scenes.

If you enjoy working with numbers and purpose, this is your opportunity to help power life-saving programs through strong financial stewardship.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring the financial health and transparency of HSPPR. By maintaining accurate records, supporting cross-departmental operations, and upholding nonprofit accounting standards, you directly enable compassionate animal care and community impact.

You'll be a key partner to departments across the organization, ensuring smooth, accurate, and timely financial operations.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage daily receipt reconciliations across multiple departments
• Audit and troubleshoot discrepancies in collaboration with internal teams
• Support accounts payable from invoice intake through payment processing
• Code invoices in alignment with budgets, departments, and programs
• Assist with check runs, ACH payments, and vendor statement reconciliations
• Process and reconcile organizational credit card transactions
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, meeting critical deadlines

Additional Impact:

• Serve as a go-to resource for vendor management and problem resolution
• Coordinate with external veterinary partners on billing and reconciliation
• Set up new vendors, maintain W-9 records, and support 1099 processing
• Assist with bank deposits and cash handling procedures
• Help transition accounting processes from paper-based to digital systems
• Train and support other accounting staff as needed

• Participate in emergency response efforts as part of the HSPPR CART team
• Serve as a liaison at Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) if activated
• Complete FEMA training (IS-100.B and IS-700.A)
• Share impactful stories and moments with the Philanthropy team to highlight HSPPR's mission in action

• 3+ years of accounting, administrative, or related experience
• Strong Excel skills (intermediate to advanced)
• Experience with accounting systems (MIP/Abila a plus)
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Comfort handling confidential information
• Valid Colorado driver's license and insurable driving record

• Fully on-site role, working closely with a collaborative team
• Regular computer work, with occasional lifting up to 25 lbs
• Exposure to animals and allergens in a shelter environment
• Occasional driving for organizational needs

• Full-time, Monday–Friday
• Occasional evenings or weekends as needed

At HSPPR, we value compassion, accountability, collaboration, and innovation. You'll work alongside people who are deeply committed to making a difference-for animals and the people who care for them.

If you're looking for more than just an accounting role-if you want your work to have a tangible impact every day-we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help make a difference behind the scenes that changes lives every day.

** Applications accepted until Monday, May 18, 2026, or until position filled **

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer comprehensive benefits to our full-time staff.

Benefits include:

Health Insurance ~~ 401K with employer matching up to 4% of salary ~~ Dental and vision Plans ~~ Supplemental Group Life Insurance ~~ Short and long term disability Insurance ~~ Paid time off ~~ Holidays ~~ Direct Deposit ~~ Personal Pet Perks ~~ Wellness Programs ~~ Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of employment

The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer. To learn more about this program, go to https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/.

The core values of the staff unite us and guide us to provide the best service to the animals in our care, our organization, and our community.

Core Values Statements-

• Compassion: We believe that animals matter. We are committed to treating animals and people with kindness, respect and compassion.
• Stewardship: We are accountable and transparent in our actions and in the use of our resources to build trust in those we serve.
• Integrity: We believe we can make the greatest impact by staying true to our mission, always doing what is best for the animals and people of our community, and by standing united in our decisions.
• Excellence: We are passionate about our mission, and strive for excellence through continual learning, innovation and the development of our board, staff and volunteers.
• Collaboration: We seek strategic partnerships and alliances to advance the welfare and protection of animals and people.
• Service: We exist to serve our communities and operate with this commitment to serve as front and center in all we do.

As a condition of employment with HSPPR, you will be required to authorize HSPPR and ProScreening to conduct a background check before confirming an employment start date. The background check will include a criminal investigation, verification of citizenship/immigration status, and a motor vehicle record. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that any offers of employment will be contingent upon completion of the background check to the satisfaction of HSPPR.

In consideration of any offers of employment made as a result of your interest in this position, by applying for this position, you hereby waive any and all claims that you may have against HSPPR for invasion of privacy in respect to drug testing and background checks as listed above.