Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a team in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in a contract opportunity with the potential for a permanent position. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting work, values accuracy, and wants to build on foundational experience in a supportive office setting. The position offers exposure to core accounting processes while contributing to day-to-day financial operations and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Record financial activity in the general ledger and keep accounting records current and accurate.
• Process invoices, payments, and customer receipts while supporting both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Reconcile bank statements and account balances to identify and resolve variances promptly.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with accruals and prepaid expense tracking.
• Contribute to monthly and annual close tasks by organizing data and supporting timely completion of deadlines.
• Help produce financial statements and related reports, including balance sheets, income summaries, and cash flow reporting.
• Provide documentation for audits, tax-related filings, and corporate or sales tax support as needed.
• Follow established accounting controls and company procedures while recommending improvements when inconsistencies are found. Requirements
• At least 2 years of accounting experience or closely related finance experience.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger activity, and basic financial reporting.
• Experience supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas, lookup functions, and pivot tables.
• Familiarity with accounting software; experience with NetSuite is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Knowledge of corporate tax or sales tax processes is helpful.

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