Accountant II; Path to Accountant III

Position: Accountant II (Growth Path to Accountant III)

Accountant II (Growth Path to Accountant III)

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Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $/yr

Position Summary

The Accountant II (Growth Track) is a highly capable intermediate accountant responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting key financial processes across Rio Grande Co. This role performs complex reconciliations, prepares standard financial statements, and analyzes costs, revenues, and trends to support informed decision‑making. Unlike a traditional Accountant II, this position is designed for an experienced accountant who is already performing at the upper end of the intermediate level and is ready to advance into an Accountant III role with demonstrated performance.

Key Responsibilities Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Maintain accurate general ledger activity and ensure all transactions comply with GAAP.
• Prepare balance sheets, profit & loss statements, and related financial reports.
• Analyze current costs, revenues, and financial commitments to support forecasting and budgeting.
• Assist with preparation of more complex financial statements under supervision, with increasing ownership over time.

Reconciliations & Ledger Management

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations.
• Reconcile subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
• Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing processes with growing independence.

Analysis & Financial Insight

• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, or issues requiring action.
• Support budgeting and forecasting through detailed modeling and cost analysis.
• Provide preliminary insight into revenue recognition and expense behavior, expanding into deeper analysis as skills grow.

Collaboration & Cross‑Department Support

• Work closely with operations, purchasing, and other internal teams to clarify transactions and resolve issues.
• Support audits, tax filings, compliance requirements, and internal controls.
• May mentor or review selected tasks performed by junior accounting staff as appropriate.

Required Skills & Competencies

• General Ledger Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Account & Bank Reconciliation
• Balance Sheet and P&L Analysis
• Month‑End / Quarter‑End / Year‑End Close
• Revenue Recognition
• Depreciation Calculations
• Intermediate–Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, modeling)
• ERP experience (SX.e or similar strongly preferred)

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• Typically 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam preferred but not required
• Prior experience in construction, distribution, or manufacturing environments is a plus

Key Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently
• Professional judgment and strong sense of confidentiality
• Demonstrated readiness to assume more complex Accountant III‑level responsibilities

Growth Path

This role is intentionally structured as a development pipeline to Accountant III. A successful individual will have the opportunity to advance based on:

• Consistent accuracy and timeliness in core accounting tasks
• Ability to independently manage more complex reconciliations and reporting
• Strong analytical contributions to forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
• Proactive collaboration with other departments
• Demonstrated leadership traits and reliability

Why Rio Grande Co.?

At Rio, we build more than structures—we build teams, careers, and futures. We're known for our craftsmanship, safety culture, and strong values. We take pride in delivering top‑tier work for our clients, while making sure our people feel respected, supported, and valued.

What Sets Us Apart

• Family‑first culture
• Transparent leadership that actually listens
• Real investment in career growth and training
• A commitment to doing the right thing, even when it’s the hard thing

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $85,000-$100,000 (based on experience)
• Profit‑sharing + 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• HSA & FSA options
• Generous PTO: vacation, sick, bereavement, jury duty
• Paid training + career development
• Company‑paid life insurance and company paid CO FAMLI leave
• Performance‑based bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ready to Put Your Degree to Work?

If you’re organized, numbers‑focused, and ready to become the kind of accountant everyone wants on their team—we’d love to meet you.

Application Notice

Apply early. We review applications as they are received and may fill the position before the posting closes.

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