Staff Accountant​/Colorado

Location:
Centennial, CO (in-state applicants only)

Employment Type:

Direct Hire, Full-Time, Fully
Onsite-This is not a remote or hybrid position.
Salary: $70,000–$80,000 per year

A growing aerospace manufacturing organization is seeking a hands-on Senior Staff Accountant & Purchasing Specialist to oversee core accounting and procurement activities. This onsite position is responsible for financial reporting, transactional accounting, cost accounting, payroll coordination, and end-to-end purchasing in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-directed, and comfortable working cross-functionally with operations, engineering, quality, and leadership in a small, lean organization.

• Manage monthly and annual close processes; maintain the general ledger and prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analyses, and other supporting schedules.
• Manage cost accounting activities, including inventory, work-in-process (WIP), standard costing, and overhead allocation.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning activities.
• Maintain internal controls and support compliance requirements within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Support internal, external, customer, and government audit activities as needed.
• Provide financial and operational reporting to management.

• Process accounts payable, including invoice review, three-way matching, vendor payments, and AP aging.
• Manage accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, cash application, collections, and AR aging.
• Process payroll-related activities and journal entries; coordinate with third-party payroll providers as applicable.
• Monitor cash flow and help ensure timely vendor payments and customer collections.

• Manage purchasing activities for materials, components, equipment, and outside services.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders through Quick Books.
• Source suppliers, obtain and evaluate quotations, negotiate pricing, and manage lead times.
• Maintain vendor records and verify pricing, purchase order, and invoice accuracy.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with operations to support production schedules and material availability.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier improvements, and process efficiencies.

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams to support production and delivery goals.
• Provide financial input for pricing, quoting, and make-versus-buy decisions.
• Work independently while contributing effectively as a collaborative member of the team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of hands-on accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing accounting functions including AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory accounting, WIP, and standard costing.
• Experience managing purchasing or procurement activities in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency with Quick Books and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working successfully in a small or lean organization preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• ITAR compliant position.