Staff Accountant; Mid-Level

Overview

Fast Enterprises is a provider of essential software and services for citizens and government. In 1998, we changed the way government revenue agencies support their business with the introduction of Gen Tax®. We have expanded beyond Tax and now also perform implementations for Motor Vehicle, Driver License, Unemployment Insurance, and Child Support Engagement agencies.

Your FAST career has a meaningful and lasting social impact. FAST offers a collaborative in-office problem-solving environment.

Qualified candidates will join our team at our headquarters in Centennial, CO
. This role will be hybrid (3 days in-office) after in-office training.

As a mid-level Staff Accountant
, you will be a key contributor to our finance team, responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and supporting overall business operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to take ownership of financial processes in a fast-paced environment.

General Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Maintain the general ledger, reconcile accounts, and prepare adjusting journal entries to ensure compliance with GAAP and tax regulations.
• Analyze journal entries, accruals, and adjustments before generating financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare internal and external financial statements, gathering and interpreting data for leadership and compliance reporting.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, controls, and regulatory requirements, identifying areas for process improvement.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and ensuring proper account maintenance.

Fixed Assets & Payroll

• Oversee fixed asset management, maintaining accurate records, assigning depreciation methods, and determining useful asset life in compliance with federal tax guidelines.
• Accurately record and process semimonthly payroll journal entries, ensuring proper allocation across departments and cost centers.

Accounts Payable & Reconciliations

• Assist in processing accounts payable, ensuring accurate vendor reconciliations, expense tracking, and compliance with company policies.
• Conduct credit card reconciliations, verifying transactions, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring timely resolution.

Audit & Compliance

• Support audit and tax preparation efforts by gathering documentation, preparing reconciliations, and responding to auditor requests.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal financial policies.

Financial Analysis & Process Improvement

• Generate custom financial reports and provide insights to leadership to support strategic decision‑making.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA eligibility or progress toward certification is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, tax principles, and financial reporting standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience with pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage, Quick Books, Net Suite, or similar ERP systems.

Experience

• 2‑5 years of accounting experience, including accounting internships.
• Hands‑on experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.

Analytical & Soft Skills

• • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a keen ability to identify financial trends and discrepancies.
  • Highly detail‑oriented, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and work independently while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non‑financial stakeholders.
  • Adaptability to changing business needs, with a proactive approach to process improvement and efficiency.

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