Finance Associate

About Junior Achievement USA®
Junior Achievement is education for what’s next. As a strategic partner working in collaboration with educators, employers, investors, leaders, and the communities they serve, we are dedicated to helping students achieve academically today and economically tomorrow. As a leader in experiential learning operating on a national scale with over a century of experience, we are driving toward lasting change. This means ensuring a generation of students has the transferable skills and competencies needed to navigate a rapidly changing world. By delivering career-connected learning, we are invested in accelerating economic mobility through education. By helping students become confident, capable, and connected today, we can ensure they have access to opportunity-filled futures tomorrow. Junior Achievement reaches more than 4.6 million students annually across nearly 100 U.S. markets, and is part of JA Worldwide, which serves over 19.9 million students in more than 100 countries. Learn more at www.ja.org. 

Position Summary 

Junior Achievement USA (JA USA) is seeking a Finance Associate to support the organization’s financial operations. Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, this role is responsible for accounts receivable, cash management, account reconciliations, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. The Finance Associate also collaborates with JA Area Offices to ensure financial compliance with JA USA policies and procedures. 

The Finance Associate builds strong relationships with internal teams and JA Area Offices to support accurate financial reporting, operational excellence, and compliance with JA USA policies and procedures. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to grow while contributing to a high-performing Finance team committed to service, accountability, and continuous improvement. 

Please note: this is a hybrid position. While the role is largely remote, candidates can expect to be in person at the Junior Achievement USA office in Colorado Springs, Colorado at least twice a week. If selected, training would also largely be conducted in person at the same office. 

​​​Essential Functions 

• Manage the accounts receivable process, including invoice receipt processing, reconciliation, delinquency tracking, and follow-up with JA Areas. 
• Reconcile daily cash receipts to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records. 
• Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts to support timely month-end and year-end close activities. 
• Partner with JA Area Offices to promote compliance with JA USA financial policies, procedures, and operating standards. 
• Respond to inquiries from JA Area Offices regarding invoices, account activity, financial processes, and operating procedures while providing timely, high-quality customer service. 
• Support calculation of JA Area Program and Support Fees. 
• Maintain finance-related resources and documentation on the JA intranet. 
• Provide additional accounting and operational support to the Finance team as assigned. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. 
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of accounting experience.  
• Demonstrated understanding of fundamental accounting principles, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.  
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft systems, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. 
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new systems, technologies, and financial applications. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across teams and with JA Area Offices. 
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a willingness to contribute, support colleagues, and share knowledge. 
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and a desire to continuously learn, develop new skills, and take on increasing responsibility over time. 
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work. 
• Proactive mindset with a focus on identifying opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiencies, and enhance team effectiveness. 

Desired Qualifications 

• Previous experience working for a non-profit organization. 
• Knowledge of US GAAP (non-profit accounting preferred). 
• Experience using Sage Intacct or similar cloud-based ERP systems for general ledger, accounts receivable, and financial reporting preferred.  

Benefits 

JA USA’s health care benefits provide coverage when needed—focusing on programs that support and encourage healthy living and your overall well-being. We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, paid time off, and 401(k). 

Our Commitment 

At JA USA, we believe that our success is directly tied to our ability to foster an environment where all individuals have access to opportunities and can thrive. We are deeply committed to creating a workplace where inclusion and belonging are not just principles but lived experiences. This commitment drives us to attract, develop, retain, and promote a workforce that mirrors the communities we serve, bringing together a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and talents. 

We embrace the unique contributions that every JA USA employee brings to our mission and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to join our team. By welcoming various voices, we continue to expand our understanding of the world, and we actively seek to elevate representation of different individual experiences and the perspectives they shape. 

We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and heard—where people can be their authentic selves and know that they belong. This is how we build a workplace where every individual can succeed, and where we work together to create lasting impact for the young people and communities we serve. 

Additional Information 

JA USA does not provide sponsorship for employment visas for this position. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.