Staff Accountant

Nice Recovery Systems is a Boulder-based manufacturer of performance and recovery products used by top orthopedic surgeons and professional athletes. We are a small, founder-led company but are rapidly growing both domestically and internationally. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and agile culture, and are seeking results-driven, like-minded professionals to join us on our journey. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The staff accountant position will perform a variety of general accounting tasks to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for the organization including general ledger, accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions and reconciliations. 

This role will have a direct opportunity to impact our financial operations, help scale our processes, and uphold the highest standards of financial accountability. The staff accountant will primarily focus on managing and executing accounts payable and receivable transactions, bank reconciliations, preparing journal entries, weekly, monthly, and quarterly management reports, and providing support to the VP of Finance and executive team. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performance and oversight of all daily accounting activities, including accounts payable and accounts receivable, AR collections and analyzing financial transactions in compliance with US GAAP.
• Prepare monthly bank account and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting documentation
• Ensure sales and use tax compliance and timely filing of returns.
• Update and file annual personal property tax declarations. 
• Participate in the preparation of budgets, financial reports and related analysis.
• Participate in the month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. 
• Participate in the annual year-end financial closing process by preparing necessary schedules and documentation.
• Manage expense documentation procedures. 
• Partner with VP of Finance to support budget-to-actual variance analysis. 
• Participate in processing of semi-monthly payroll

SUPPORTING RESPONSBILITIES

• Participate in the process of cash flow projections and monitoring. 
• Assist with ad hoc projects and analyses as needed, providing support to the CEO, VP Finance, and other departments. 
• Contribute to the process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations. 
• Assist with development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation across accounting workflows. 
• Support system implementations, integrations, and upgrade (e.g., ERP, expense management, or reporting tools). 
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial data. 
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

• Proficiency in NetSuite is highly preferred
• Proficiency in Bill.com is highly preferred
• Avalara is highly desired but not required.
• Hands on proficiency in accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control best practices. 
• Experience in manufacturing, consumer products, or technology environment preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new tasks and responsibilities
• Desire to work with cross-functional teams
• Accountability and ownership mindset. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2-5 years of progressive accounting experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must be able to maneuver through a typical office and manufacturing environment. 
• The employee must occasionally handle or move up to 15lbs.
• The employee must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• The work environment is a typical office and manufacturing environment.