Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Wheat Ridge, Colorado on a Contract basis. This role supports core accounting operations across multiple entities, with a strong focus on reconciliations, journal entries, audit support, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings solid experience in general ledger activity, tax-related support, and record maintenance while contributing to ongoing improvements within the accounting function.

Responsibilities:
• Reconcile monthly banking activity across 12 accounts, investigate variances, and ensure discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner.
• Prepare and enter journal entries for multiple entities, maintaining accurate financial records across different levels of transaction volume.
• Coordinate documentation for the annual audit process by collecting, organizing, and validating required accounting support.
• Review payment history and underlying records to verify accuracy, strengthen internal controls, and support compliance efforts.
• Update and maintain accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor, and employee records to improve data accuracy and consistency.
• Manage the auto allowance and usage tracking schedule for Local 7 fringe benefit participants.
• Prepare and maintain the monthly purchasing card schedule, ensuring charges are properly documented and tracked.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting by gathering required details and supporting monthly recording and tracking activities.
• Support the preparation of quarterly, semi-annual, and annual state and federal tax filings, as well as monthly financial statements for management review.
• Contribute to accounting process improvement efforts that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and department workflows.• Experience in staff accounting with hands-on responsibility for general ledger activity, reconciliations, and financial record maintenance.
• Proficiency in preparing, posting, and reviewing journal entries in a multi-entity or high-volume accounting environment.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and vendor record administration.
• Familiarity with audit preparation and the ability to organize supporting documentation for internal and external review.
• Understanding of corporate tax, sales tax, and tax reporting support for recurring filing cycles.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies, research issues, and resolve accounting variances accurately.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a Contract role.