Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Join our Team at Great Western Building Systems

At Great Western Building Systems (GWB), we don’t just build steel structures–we build careers, innovation, and a team that feels like family. Established in 2016, GWB has rapidly become a powerhouse in the Pre-Engineered Metal Building industry, known for precision, strength, and craftsmanship in everything we do.

If you’re looking for more than just a job–if you want to be part of something bigger–this is the place for you. Our team is made up of driven, skilled, and passionate individuals who take pride in their work.

What We’re Looking For

GWB is searching for a Staff Accountant to join our growing team. If you’re skilled in accounting and take pride in accurate, high-quality work - we want to hear from you!

The ideal candidate will have an aptitude to learn or enhance their accounting and communication skills. They will possess excellent attention to detail, organizational abilities, and effective problem-solving and analytical skills. This role reports directly to the Accountant providing support in various accounting duties..

Our Culture

Our work environment is fast-paced, fun, and oftentimes exciting. Our team is built of a diverse group of individuals who all bring their own strengths to the table. We work hard during the week and enjoy our time off on the weekend.

Responsibilities

• Enter vendor bills ensuring they are correctly input into the system, ensuring Purchase Orders (POs) have been created, reconciled and marked as received, coordinating with internal teams to resolve discrepancies, reconciling vendor statements with company records while providing remittance information as needed, and completing resale certificates for vendors

• Processing employee expenses, reimbursements, and credit card transactions by entering receipts into NetSuite and ensuring accurate record-keeping

• Track and invoice new sales by sending deposit requests for new building sales, maintaining the master Sales spreadsheet by tracking deposit requests and payments, recording payments in Salesforce, and generating new project records

• Record sales and PM performance information based off profit and payroll reports

• Track and invoice all storage and interest fees for delayed buildings

• Manage payment communications by forwarding confirmation emails to the appropriate parties and email groups, announcing final building payments, handling returned payments, and creating new invoices and journal entries as needed

• Ensure all Sales Orders (SOs) for claims and customer service are accurately billed

• Oversee Private Label (PL) accounting by creating new sales orders, sending deposit requests, and reconciling monthly balances

• Create PO’s for all consumable orders as well as purchases made on employee Visa cards

• Prepare 1099’s

• Quoting raw materials as needed and reconciling PO’s to vendor order confirmations

• Duties, responsibilities, and reporting relationships may fluctuate or evolve in light of your skill, experience, and the company’s needs

Experience & Qualifications

• 2+ years of Administrative experience preferred

• 1+ years of Accounting experience preferred

• Experience using NetSuite ERP software

• Proficient in accounting software (NetSuite, Avalara or equivalent) and Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets

• Understanding of basic accounting principles and practices

• Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy in data entry and financial recordkeeping

• Demonstrates organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively

• Analytical mindsight with strong problem-solving capabilities to identify and resolve discrepancies

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information

• Willingness to learn new systems, processes, and programs

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Compensation and Benefits

• $17.50 - $21.00 per hour, depending on experience

• Comprehensive benefits package after 90 days of employment

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Health Saving Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Life Insurance

• Paid time Off

• Paid sick leave

• Employee assistance program

• More!

Job Type

• Full-Time

• Monday - Friday

Ability to Commute/Relocate

• Grand Junction, CO 81501: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Work location: In Person at the Office where hired