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Robert Half

Staff Accountant

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What they do

An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$75,975 / year median in Colorado

-6% projected decline

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Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations and help maintain accurate financial records in Denver, Colorado. This role will contribute to core accounting activities across general ledger management, transactional processing, and tax-related tasks while partnering with internal teams to keep reporting timely and reliable. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable handling both routine accounting work and deadline-driven priorities.
Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and post journal entries to ensure financial activity is recorded accurately and on schedule.
  • Maintain the general ledger by reviewing account activity, researching discrepancies, and supporting period-end close processes.
  • Process accounts payable transactions, verify supporting documentation, and help ensure vendors are paid correctly and on time.
  • Manage accounts receivable activity by applying payments, tracking outstanding balances, and following up on open items as needed.
  • Assist with corporate tax compliance efforts, including gathering information for filings and supporting corporate tax return preparation.
  • Handle sales tax-related work by reviewing taxable transactions, compiling data, and helping with timely filings.
  • Reconcile key balance sheet and income statement accounts and resolve variances through careful analysis.
  • Collaborate with finance and operational teams to improve record accuracy and support reporting requirements.