Denver
4 days in-office
POSITION SUMMARY
The Staff Accountant performs a variety of accounting activities in accordance with GAAP. Executes monthly close; identifies process improvements to ensure more efficient and effective performance of accounting functions. This role may participate in consolidation and year end reporting activities.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform general accounting activities in accordance with GAAP: calculate, prepare and month-end closing entries; maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts; perform and account analysis; coordinate inventory cycle counts and inventory adjustments ; and other activities as assigned
- Participate in reporting and balance sheet reviews
- Prepare audit work papers
- Participate in development and implementation of new processes, procedures, policies and controls
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- 1-2+ years experience, public accounting preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effectively converse with all levels of the company, customers, and business associates
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel
- Professional integrity and accountability
- Work in fast-paced, collaborative environment
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
- None
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- One year accounting experience with general ledger and preparing journal entries
- Previous experience in Rail Transportation, Supply Chain Logistics, Manufacturing and/or Oil and Gas industries
- MBA or equivalent
- NetSuite experience or other large ERP software
- Public Accounting experience
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
- CPA