Staff Accountant
- $65,000 - $80,000
- Centennial, CO
Amazing Opportunity for a Staff Accountant - Mentorship, room for growth and development and incredible benefits!
A bit about us:
My client is a company that provides a software to government agencies domestically and internationally. They have an incredible environment, amazing benefits and a ton of room for growth!
Why join us?
Extremely valued environment with positive collaboration and communication
Throughout your career, you will be rewarded through our merit-based pay structure, 401(k) matching program, and performance based bonuses.
100% employer-paid benefits package with exceptional coverage for employees and their families (health, dental, and vision insurance)
Month long sabbatical program earned with tenure
Paid parental leave.
Up to 4 weeks of vacation and sick time plus Holiday pay
Team-building activities are offered throughout the year.
Relocation assistance for non-local qualified candidates.
Solid mentorship and future growth potential
Throughout your career, you will be rewarded through our merit-based pay structure, 401(k) matching program, and performance based bonuses.
100% employer-paid benefits package with exceptional coverage for employees and their families (health, dental, and vision insurance)
Month long sabbatical program earned with tenure
Paid parental leave.
Up to 4 weeks of vacation and sick time plus Holiday pay
Team-building activities are offered throughout the year.
Relocation assistance for non-local qualified candidates.
Solid mentorship and future growth potential
Job Details
Responsibilities:
We are looking for a Staff Accountant in Centennial, CO (fully in-person). This role is a key contributor to the finance team, responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and supporting overall business operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to take ownership of financial processes in a fast-paced environment.
General Accounting & Financial Reporting
Maintain the general ledger, reconcile accounts, and prepare adjusting journal entries to ensure compliance with GAAP and tax regulations.
Analyze journal entries, accruals, and adjustments before generating financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Prepare internal and external financial statements, gathering and interpreting data for leadership and compliance reporting.
Ensure adherence to financial policies, controls, and regulatory requirements, identifying areas for process improvement.
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and ensuring proper account maintenance.
Fixed Assets & Payroll
Oversee fixed asset management, maintaining accurate records, assigning depreciation methods, and determining useful asset life in compliance with federal tax guidelines.
Accurately record and process semimonthly payroll journal entries, ensuring proper allocation across departments and cost centers
Accounts Payable & Reconciliations
Assist in processing accounts payable, ensuring accurate vendor reconciliations, expense tracking, and
compliance with company policies.
Conduct credit card reconciliations, verifying transactions, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring timely resolution.
Audit & Compliance
Support audit and tax preparation efforts by gathering documentation, preparing reconciliations, and responding to auditor requests.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal financial policies.
Financial Analysis & Process Improvement
Generate custom financial reports and provide insights to leadership to support strategic decision-making.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting initiatives.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.
Qualifications:
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or currently pursuing one).
CPA eligibility or progress toward certification is a plus.
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of GAAP, tax principles, and financial reporting standards.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience with pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems.
Experience
0-2 years of accounting experience preferred, including internships or relevant coursework in financial reporting and analysis.
Hands-on experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
Analytical & Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen ability to identify financial trends and discrepancies.
Highly detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
Adaptability to changing business needs, with a proactive approach to process improvement and efficiency.
We are looking for a Staff Accountant in Centennial, CO (fully in-person). This role is a key contributor to the finance team, responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and supporting overall business operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to take ownership of financial processes in a fast-paced environment.
General Accounting & Financial Reporting
Maintain the general ledger, reconcile accounts, and prepare adjusting journal entries to ensure compliance with GAAP and tax regulations.
Analyze journal entries, accruals, and adjustments before generating financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Prepare internal and external financial statements, gathering and interpreting data for leadership and compliance reporting.
Ensure adherence to financial policies, controls, and regulatory requirements, identifying areas for process improvement.
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and ensuring proper account maintenance.
Fixed Assets & Payroll
Oversee fixed asset management, maintaining accurate records, assigning depreciation methods, and determining useful asset life in compliance with federal tax guidelines.
Accurately record and process semimonthly payroll journal entries, ensuring proper allocation across departments and cost centers
Accounts Payable & Reconciliations
Assist in processing accounts payable, ensuring accurate vendor reconciliations, expense tracking, and
compliance with company policies.
Conduct credit card reconciliations, verifying transactions, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring timely resolution.
Audit & Compliance
Support audit and tax preparation efforts by gathering documentation, preparing reconciliations, and responding to auditor requests.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal financial policies.
Financial Analysis & Process Improvement
Generate custom financial reports and provide insights to leadership to support strategic decision-making.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting initiatives.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.
Qualifications:
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or currently pursuing one).
CPA eligibility or progress toward certification is a plus.
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of GAAP, tax principles, and financial reporting standards.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience with pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems.
Experience
0-2 years of accounting experience preferred, including internships or relevant coursework in financial reporting and analysis.
Hands-on experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
Analytical & Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen ability to identify financial trends and discrepancies.
Highly detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
Adaptability to changing business needs, with a proactive approach to process improvement and efficiency.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.