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Senior Accountant
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Robert Half
Golden, CO (In Person)
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Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, guiding the close process, and supporting reliable internal and external reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to improve accounting practices in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day accounting activities across the organization, ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with established standards.
- Oversee monthly and annual close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements for audit or review.
- Produce recurring financial reports on schedule and help analyze performance against forecasts, budgets, and prior periods.
- Apply accounting guidance to revenue recognition matters, including work related to percentage-of-completion arrangements and project-based accounting.
- Review balance sheet activity regularly to confirm account integrity and resolve discrepancies through timely account and bank reconciliations.
- Support compliance with local, state, and federal reporting obligations, including coordination of tax-related filings and other statutory requirements.
- Strengthen internal controls by documenting procedures, refining workflows, and promoting consistent accounting policies across the business.
- Partner with leadership and operational teams to provide financial insight, improve processes, and support informed business decisions. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience, with manufacturing exposure considered an advantage.
- Strong hands-on experience with month-end close, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Familiarity with project-based accounting and revenue recognition concepts, including percentage-of-completion methods.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to work efficiently across large datasets from multiple sources.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities in deadline-driven environments.
- Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate successfully with senior management and cross-functional teams.