Job Description
The Staff Accountant plays an important role in maintaining the company’s financial records with accuracy. A successful Staff Accountant will be both a team player and self-starter with strong communication skills. They will be highly organized, be able to prioritize tasks, foster strong analytical skills, and be detail oriented. They will be reliable and have the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Experience Required
The Staff Accountant position requires knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). These skills are in addition to a basic knowledge of routine clerical methods and office practices and procedures as they relate to the clerical processing and recording of transactions and accounting information.
Specific Job Responsibilities
- Accurate data entry
- Bank and Credit Card Reconciliations
- Reconciliation of GL accounts
- Provide Support to Accounting Director for Month End Close
- Process AP
- Ensures vendor invoices follow pricing agreements
- Deposit and Record AR
- Track Time and Expenses
- Processing Payroll
- General Administrative Office Support
Qualifications and Expectations
Must be a confidential, honest, and reliable person. Must have an even disposition with a poised confidence and have the ability to deal effectively and politely with people from different backgrounds, experience levels and in all types of situations. Must have definite capability to evaluate problems accurately and display good judgment.
Must be highly organized, detail oriented, and have the ability to work competently and efficiently in a multi-task environment. Must have proven organization skills and ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment with multiple and often conflicting interests.
Requires a strong knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Must have the ability to accurately proofread and edit reports and correspondence. Must write well enough to draft some basic correspondence.
Solid computer skills in a PC environment with the capability to master new software applications and technologies in database management. Advanced expertise in the functional use of Excel, Word, and Outlook are required (comparative & statistical analysis, extensive mail merges, report generation). Excellent word processing and accurate keyboarding skills required.
Skills and Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- US Citizen
- Valid Driver’s License
- 1–5 years’ experience in finance or accounting
- Government experience a plus
- Excellent Computer Skills: Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Familiarity with accounting systems plus ability to quickly learn new applications
- Excellent English speaking and writing skills
- Capable of operating routine office equipment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80204