Staff Accountant/Colorado

Location: Centennial, CO (in-state applicants only) Employment Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time, Fully Onsite-This is not a remote or hybrid position. Salary: $70,000–$80,000 per year A growing aerospace manufacturing organization is seeking a hands-on Senior Staff Accountant & Purchasing Specialist to oversee core accounting and procurement activities. This onsite position is responsible for financial reporting, transactional accounting, cost accounting, payroll coordination, and end-to-end purchasing in a regulated manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-directed, and comfortable working cross-functionally with operations, engineering, quality, and leadership in a small, lean organization. Key Responsibilities Manage monthly and annual close processes; maintain the general ledger and prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analyses, and other supporting schedules. Manage cost accounting activities, including inventory, work-in-process (WIP), standard costing, and overhead allocation. Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning activities. Maintain internal controls and support compliance requirements within a regulated manufacturing environment. Support internal, external, customer, and government audit activities as needed. Provide financial and operational reporting to management. Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Payroll Process accounts payable, including invoice review, three-way matching, vendor payments, and AP aging. Manage accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, cash application, collections, and AR aging. Process payroll-related activities and journal entries; coordinate with third-party payroll providers as applicable. Monitor cash flow and help ensure timely vendor payments and customer collections. Purchasing & Procurement Manage purchasing activities for materials, components, equipment, and outside services. Create, issue, and manage purchase orders through QuickBooks. Source suppliers, obtain and evaluate quotations, negotiate pricing, and manage lead times. Maintain vendor records and verify pricing, purchase order, and invoice accuracy. Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with operations to support production schedules and material availability. Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier improvements, and process efficiencies. Cross-Functional Support Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams to support production and delivery goals. Provide financial input for pricing, quoting, and make-versus-buy decisions. Work independently while contributing effectively as a collaborative member of the team. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. At least 5 years of hands-on accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience managing accounting functions including AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations, and month-end close. Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory accounting, WIP, and standard costing. Experience managing purchasing or procurement activities in a manufacturing setting. Proficiency with QuickBooks and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience working successfully in a small or lean organization preferred. Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment. ITAR compliant position. Serious candidates only! This is not a remote or hybrid role. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ardent Staffing Solutions