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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

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. Requirements
  • Experience in staff accounting or a similar accounting position with responsibility for day-to-day financial transactions.
  • Working knowledge of general ledger accounting and preparation of journal entries.
  • Hands-on experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
  • Familiarity with corporate tax and sales tax support activities, including filing preparation.
  • Ability to review financial data carefully, identify inconsistencies, and resolve issues efficiently.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
  • Proficiency with standard accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for reconciliations and reporting.
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance