Sr. Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team in Denver, Colorado. Reporting to the Controller, this position will play a central role in maintaining accurate financial records, evaluating monthly performance, and supporting planning activities across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, hands-on experience with month-end processes, and the ability to contribute as a dependable resource within a collaborative finance team.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the accuracy of month-end accounting by evaluating journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations completed by accounting staff.
• Create and post advanced journal entries, ensuring each transaction is supported by thorough documentation and aligned with accounting standards.
• Examine the general ledger and trial balance to confirm expenses are coded correctly and classified appropriately.
• Assess monthly financial performance and prepare clear written commentary for leadership review.
• Complete cash-related accounting activities, including bank reconciliations, review of cash activity, and analysis of cash flow trends.
• Contribute to annual planning and periodic forecasting by assisting with financial models, updates, and supporting schedules.
• Investigate budget-to-actual results each month and explain notable variances against plans and forecasts.
• Manage job cost accounting activities and analyze project-related financial data to support operational decision-making.
• Prepare and review work-in-progress reporting while providing backup support for related accounting oversight duties.
• Support audits, mentor teammates within the accounting group, and provide coverage for key accounting functions when needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience, with a background in construction accounting strongly preferred.
• Practical knowledge of month-end close, general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation.
• Experience with bank reconciliations, cash analysis, and financial statement review.
• Familiarity with job cost accounting and work-in-progress reporting in a construction environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using construction accounting platforms such as Viewpoint or Spectrum is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead by example, collaborate effectively, and support the development of other team members.

Compensation

$80,000.00-$110,000.00 Yearly

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