Sr. Accountant

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team in Denver, Colorado. Reporting to the Controller, this position will play a central role in maintaining accurate financial records, evaluating monthly performance, and supporting planning activities across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, hands-on experience with month-end processes, and the ability to contribute as a dependable resource within a collaborative finance team.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee the accuracy of month-end accounting by evaluating journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations completed by accounting staff.

- Create and post advanced journal entries, ensuring each transaction is supported by thorough documentation and aligned with accounting standards.

- Examine the general ledger and trial balance to confirm expenses are coded correctly and classified appropriately.

- Assess monthly financial performance and prepare clear written commentary for leadership review.

- Complete cash-related accounting activities, including bank reconciliations, review of cash activity, and analysis of cash flow trends.

- Contribute to annual planning and periodic forecasting by assisting with financial models, updates, and supporting schedules.

- Investigate budget-to-actual results each month and explain notable variances against plans and forecasts.

- Manage job cost accounting activities and analyze project-related financial data to support operational decision-making.

- Prepare and review work-in-progress reporting while providing backup support for related accounting oversight duties.

- Support audits, mentor teammates within the accounting group, and provide coverage for key accounting functions when needed. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.

- At least 3 years of accounting experience, with a background in construction accounting strongly preferred.

- Practical knowledge of month-end close, general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation.

- Experience with bank reconciliations, cash analysis, and financial statement review.

- Familiarity with job cost accounting and work-in-progress reporting in a construction environment.

- Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel and Outlook.

- Experience using construction accounting platforms such as Viewpoint or Spectrum is preferred.

- Proven ability to lead by example, collaborate effectively, and support the development of other team members.

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