Position Details

Salary $75 – $70K USD / year

Type Not Specified

Experience entry

Exp. Years 2 years of accounting experience

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent

Category Finance & Accounting

About this role

The Staff Accountant supports the integrity and accuracy of the company’s financial records by performing core accounting functions, maintaining the general ledger, and supporting timely financial reporting. The role includes month-end close, reconciliations, regulatory reporting support, and collaboration with cross-functional teams including Accounting and FP&A.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and record journal entries for month-end close
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts with GAAP compliance
Perform month-end account reconciliations and investigate variances
Support regulatory reporting and required filings
Assist with audit requests including schedules and supporting documentation

Technical Overview

This is an accounting-focused role centered on journal entries, general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, GAAP compliance, and internal/external audit support. Tools emphasized include Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office, along with accounting systems (preferred).

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a 2+ year accounting professional with strong general ledger accounting and month-end close experience in a corporate or public accounting environment. They are detail-oriented, proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office, and comfortable preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting regulatory reporting and audit requests.

Must-Have Skills

High School Diploma or Equivalent2 years of accounting experience in a corporate or public accounting environment.experience with general ledger accounting and month-end close processesstrong understanding of basic accounting principles and GAAPProficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applicationsstrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesDetail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with accounting systems

Tools & Platforms

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office

Required Skills

journal entriesmonth-end close processesgeneral ledger accountingreconciliationsvariance investigationGAAPinternal financial statementsmanagement reportsregulatory reportingrequired filingsaudit requestsschedulessupporting documentationaccounts payable processingaccounts payable reconciliationsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office applications

Hard Skills

journal entriesmonth-end close processesgeneral ledger accountinggeneral ledger accounts reconciliationGAAPinternal policiesaccount reconciliationsvariance investigationinternal financial statementsmanagement reportsregulatory reportingrequired filingsaudit requestsschedule preparationsupporting documentationaccounts payable processingaccounts payable reconciliationsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office applicationsaccounting systemsorganizational skillsanalytical and problem-solving abilities

Soft Skills

attention to detailcollaborative mindsetcollaborative work in a team-oriented environmentability to manage multiple prioritiesstrong organizational skillsdetail-orientedproblem-solving abilitiescontinuous improvement and learning

Industry & Role

Industry Banking

Job Function Maintain accurate general ledger accounting and support month-end close, reconciliations, and regulatory/audit reporting.

Role Subtype Staff Accountant

Keywords for Your Resume

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Deal Breakers

Must have at least 2 years of accounting experience in a corporate or public accounting environment, Must demonstrate strong understanding of GAAP, Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications, Must be able to work in a hybrid role in Denver, CO

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