Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a property management organization in Aurora, Colorado for a fully onsite Contract position. This short-term assignment is expected to last approximately three weeks, with the possibility of extension, and will support core accounting activities across multiple entities and bank accounts. The role is well suited for someone who can work independently, stay organized in a hands-on environment, and deliver accurate financial records under a focused timeline.

Responsibilities:

• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet activity for several business entities to ensure records are complete and accurate.
• Classify, record, and enter financial transactions in the accounting system while maintaining proper documentation.
• Examine bank statement activity, organize supporting details, and verify that posted transactions align with source records.
• Complete manual entry of a moderate volume of transactions as needed to keep accounting data current.
• Download and review banking activity, then validate entries for accuracy before posting or updating records.
• Analyze financial statements to identify inconsistencies, missing items, or areas requiring correction.
• Communicate with vendors or other external contacts to gather missing transaction information and resolve outstanding questions.
• Assist with accounting cleanup efforts, including work connected to the move from QuickBooks to Simplify.
• Provide accounting support across three entities and five bank accounts in a fully onsite, collaborative setting. Requirements
• Demonstrated experience performing account and bank reconciliations in an accounting environment.
• Background in transaction coding, journal entries, general ledger activity, and financial statement review.
• Proficiency with accounting software, with QuickBooks experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Simplify is beneficial, though not required.
• Ability to work fully onsite in Aurora, Colorado within a home-office setting.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage work independently and meet short-term deadlines.
• Adaptable approach suited to a smaller team and hands-on accounting operation.

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