Staff Accountant

Job DescriptionJob Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support financial operations for an agricultural organization in Johnstown, Colorado. This role combines core accounting responsibilities with hands-on partnership across operational teams, helping ensure accurate reporting, sound controls, and informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a practical understanding of day-to-day accounting activity, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and site leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Produce monthly financial reports for assigned locations, including income statements, balance sheets, and supporting schedules, while confirming accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor and maintain general ledger activity and related subledgers, with oversight of receivables, inventory balances, depreciation, operating costs, and insurance-related records.
• Investigate account variances and reconcile discrepancies by reviewing source documents, transaction details, and supporting financial data.
• Validate payments and other financial activity to ensure transactions are properly recorded and aligned with company policies and reporting standards.
• Complete month-end close tasks on schedule and deliver timely financial information to corporate finance leaders and feed yard management teams.
• Work closely with site leadership to provide accounting support, explain financial results, and assist with day-to-day operational decision-making.
• Visit assigned feed yard locations as needed to review accounting practices, reinforce compliance expectations, and support local accounting processes.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis efforts by evaluating trends, measuring variances, and identifying opportunities to improve expense management.
• Assist with audit preparation, internal control adherence, staff guidance, and process improvement initiatives that strengthen accounting consistency across locations.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA designation or progress toward certification preferred. 1-3 years of accounting experience; public accounting experience preferred. Experience in agriculture, feed yard operations, livestock production, or related industries preferred. Ability and willingness to travel approximately 25-30% of the time; valid driver's license & insurance required. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls. Experience with ERP/accounting systems required; experience with Microsoft 365 Business Central preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications required. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, relationship-oriented approach.