Job Description
Job DescriptionWe 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.