Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support a commercial real estate organization in Colorado. This is a contract position offering approximately 20 hours per week for an initial 45-60 day engagement, with the potential to align with longer-term hiring needs. The role is well suited for an accounting specialist who can manage day-to-day financial activity, contribute to reporting accuracy, and bring strong experience across transactional and cost-focused accounting functions.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports that support business analysis and leadership decision-making.
• Perform cost accounting tasks to track expenses, analyze variances, and improve financial visibility across operations.
• Reconcile bank accounts and key balance sheet accounts to maintain reliable and current financial records.
• Record journal entries and support general ledger maintenance in accordance with accounting standards.
• Assist with month-end close procedures by organizing account activity, validating balances, and resolving discrepancies.
• Work within accounting platforms such as QuickBooks and adapt to other ERP systems as needed for reporting and transaction processing.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support ongoing accounting needs during organizational realignment and evolving team structure.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes.
• Hands-on experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close support.
• Familiarity with cost accounting and financial reporting in an operational business environment.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks; exposure to systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP is beneficial.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail when reviewing financial data and account activity.
• Ability to work independently in a part-time contract assignment with changing priorities.
• An engineering-related industry background is preferred.

Compensation

$57.00-$66.00 Hourly

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