Staff Accountant

PELSUE - 3.8

Aurora, CO Job Details Part-time $28 - $34 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Microsoft Word Customer communication Teamwork Interpersonal skills Customer inquiry handling Bachelor's degree Attention to detail Full Job Description Who we are: Pelsue is the industry leader in manufacturing worker safety products and vehicles for the telephone, utility, and construction industries. We have a large assembly shop in our Aurora facility where we build industrial safety products to protect field workers on their job sites.

Who you are:

You are a detail-oriented accounting professional who takes ownership of the department's transactional accounting — overseeing automated payables and receivables processes, handling exceptions, and auditing system output for accuracy — while contributing across the broader accounting function. You are comfortable working in a modern ERP environment and understand that accuracy and timeliness directly impact the financial integrity of the business. You take initiative, ask questions before making errors, thrive in a fast-paced, small-team environment, and hold yourself to a high standard of work. You have a working knowledge of GAAP, and you're comfortable supporting the Accounting Supervisor with reconciliations, month-end tasks, tax filings, and audit prep.

Position summary:

The Staff Accountant owns day-to-day transactional accounting — including oversight, exception handling, and accuracy auditing of the automated payables and receivables processes in Business Central — and provides general accounting support to the Accounting Supervisor, who retains responsibility for the month-end close, financial reporting, and overall accounting processes and controls. Specific assignments flex with department priorities and will evolve as automation expands and the business grows.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Payables and Disbursements Manage the payables cycle in Business Central, monitoring automated invoice capture and PO-matching, working the exception queue, and manually processing non-standard invoices (freight bills, UPS bills, temp agency invoices, non-PO items). Audit automated postings for accuracy — posting dates, account coding, and dimensions — through regular sampling and reconciliation, correcting errors and escalating systemic issues to the Accounting Supervisor. Execute vendor payment runs via check and ACH according to payment terms, verifying payment status in Business Central before disbursement. Prepare and submit positive pay files for every check run generated. Reconcile vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements; research and resolve discrepancies to root cause. Reconcile and process purchasing credit card activity. Generate system-based reports detailing payables activity, aging, and exception trends. Understand compliance issues around accounts payable processes (W-9s, sales tax, etc.). Receivables and Billing Manage customer invoicing in Business Central, overseeing automated and recurring billing, auditing invoice accuracy prior to release, and preparing custom invoices, credit memos, and supporting documents the automation does not cover. Input invoices into customer billing portals as required. Ensure sales order folders are complete with all necessary documentation prior to shipment. Process credit card payments and release orders for shipment. Apply and reconcile customer payments; verify and investigate discrepancies and resolve customer billing issues. Monitor aging, collection follow up, and tracking. Review, verify, and approve freight bills; prepare international shipping paperwork for orders outside the USA. Prepare and track temporary tags, registration, and MSO paperwork for vehicles sold by Pelsue. Understand compliance issues around accounts receivable processes (W-9s, sales tax, etc.). General Accounting Support (as assigned by the Accounting Supervisor) Prepare and enter journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation, as assigned. Perform assigned account reconciliations (e.g., bank statements, credit cards, specific GL accounts) under the Accounting Supervisor's direction. Assist the Accounting Supervisor with month-end close tasks as directed. Prepare and file monthly city and state sales and use tax returns. Compile documentation and support schedules requested for internal and external audits. Support the Accounting Supervisor with ad hoc reporting and data pulls, using system-generated reports from Business Central. Identify and suggest improvements to accounting workflows and processes, including opportunities to further leverage ERP automation. Other Serve as a point of contact for vendor and customer inquiries. Backup for primary contact for visitors to the building, as needed. Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

Working knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles and terminology. Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred, or similar). Strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups) and proficiency with Outlook and Word. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve discrepancies to root cause. Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Good verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable working in a small, collaborative team environment and pitching in where needed. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor, respond with urgency, and handle confidential information appropriately. Ability to monitor, test, and audit automated system processes, work exception queues, and identify when system output requires correction or escalation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in an office setting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a part-time position. Standard days and hours of work will vary based on candidate and workload. This position is expected to work at the Pelsue office. We believe this helps build a high performing cohesive team. TRAVEL None

REQUIRED EDUCATION, LANGUAGE, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related accounting experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of accounting experience required, including hands-on payables and/or receivables work and exposure to general accounting functions (journal entries, reconciliations).
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

BENEFITS OFFERED

Our benefits package includes medical coverage, life, and disability insurance, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance on the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment. Personal time off and educational assistance benefits. 401(k) with company match on the 1st of the month following 90 days of employment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Pelsue is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

Pay:

$28.00 - $34.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 - 25.0 per week

Work Location:

In person