Staff Accountant
- Longmont, CO, United States
$27.71 to $32.09 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $27.71 to $32.09 USD / hour
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- Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar position.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in Longmont, Colorado on a contract basis with the opportunity for a permanent role. This position is well suited for an accounting specialist with at least three years of experience who can support core financial operations with accuracy, consistency, and strong attention to detail. The role will contribute across day-to-day accounting activities, reconciliations, and reporting while helping maintain smooth transaction processing and reliable financial records.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and record journal entries to support accurate monthly accounting activity and maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
- Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other key records on a daily and monthly basis to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Manage accounts payable processes, including reviewing invoices, supporting check runs, and coordinating with vendors on payment-related matters.
- Oversee accounts receivable activity by applying cash receipts, monitoring outstanding balances, and assisting with aging analysis.
- Support corporate and sales tax activities, including maintaining documentation and assisting with return preparation.
- Maintain prepaid schedules, account support files, and other financial records needed for period-end close and ongoing reporting.
- Review purchase orders and collaborate with internal teams to ensure transactions are recorded correctly and aligned with company procedures.
- Use SAP and Microsoft Excel to track accounting activity, analyze data, and produce accurate financial information for the business.
- Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar position.
- Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash application, and vendor-related processes.
- Experience supporting corporate tax and sales tax functions, including related documentation or filings.
- Proficiency with SAP and strong Microsoft Excel skills for analysis, reporting, and account support.
- Ability to perform bank, balance sheet, and monthly reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
More about this job
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Account reconciliation
- Reporting
- Transaction processing
- General ledger
- Manage accounts
- Sales
- Documentation
- SAP
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Taxation
- Organizational skills