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Job Description
Senior Accountant Overview We are seeking a Senior Accountant to support a disorganized accounting department that is significantly behind and undergoing stabilization and modernization efforts. The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in cleaning up historical data, catching up the general ledger, and improving manual accounting processes. The ideal Senior Accountant is highly self-sufficient, comfortable working with limited documentation, and capable of researching issues independently to drive results. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, ERP expertise, and a collaborative, results-focused mindset. Core Responsibilities The Senior Accountant will be responsible for the following key functions: General Ledger Catch-Up & Reconciliations (Approx. 40–45%) Review deposits, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and general fund activity to ensure transactions are properly recorded Prepare and post journal entries and research and resolve discrepancies Perform bank and account reconciliations across approximately 12 bank accounts, including both high- and low-volume accounts Assist with bringing the books current, which are approximately 18 months behind ERP Data Cleanup & Financial Reporting Support (Approx. 30–35%) Review and clean up obsolete and unnecessary data within the ERP system Support accurate financial statement preparation by ensuring integrity of historical and current data Work efficiently within the system to increase productivity despite limited documentation Process Organization & Improvement (Approx. 20–25%) Assess highly manual, paper-based accounting processes Help organize documentation and identify practical process improvements Partner with accounting leadership to move work forward while managing competing priorities Core Competencies & Skills The successful Senior Accountant will bring: Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting Proven ability to research and resolve accounting issues independently Experience working with large volumes of transactional data Advanced Excel skills, including:
VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP
Pivot tables Exporting and manipulating ERP data (No macros or advanced scripting required) Minimum Requirements Must-Have Qualifications Prior experience in a senior-level accounting role Exposure to larger or more complex ERP systems Ability to work independently with minimal guidance or documentation Strong reconciliation, journal entry, and GL cleanup experience Results-driven mindset with the ability to prioritize and execute Pluses Experience with Sage 100 Experience working in environments with fluctuating transaction volumes Culture & Work Environment The Senior Accountant will join a collaborative, direct, and results-oriented team with high expectations for productivity and follow-through. The environment is fast-paced, with a strong focus on end results and improving processes while managing competing priorities. The role is fully in-office in Wheat Ridge, CO. Dress code is casual, including jeans on Fridays. #