Staff Accountant at Creative Financial Staffing

Staff Accountant

Location: Greenwood Village, Colorado
Type: Full-Time

Company Overview

Our client is a prestigious privately held Federal commercial general contractor headquartered in DTC, recognized for its unwavering commitment to excellence and safety in the commercial construction industry. With a strong reputation for delivering timely and high-quality results, the firm handles complex and impactful multi-state private and governmental projects. The company offers a collaborative, family-oriented work environment with flexible office arrangements.

Position Summary

The Accountant will be a key player in overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department. This role involves managing various accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, billing, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will ensure precision in financial management and contribute to the firm's ongoing success through effective accounting practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Accounting Operations: Supervise accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), cash receipts, billing, invoices, general ledger entries, and other daily accounting transactions.
• Invoice Management: Accurately process client and consultant invoices in alignment with contractual terms.
• WIP Reporting: Prepare and generate Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports for project managers.
• Contract Accounting: Apply expertise in contract/project accounting, including forecasts and percentage-of-completion methods.
• Certified Payroll: Review and approve subcontractor certified payroll, ensuring submission via ADP.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct revenue and expenditure variance analysis to support financial oversight.
• Cash Management: Oversee cash management activities, including bank account reconciliations, deposits, and check runs.
• Monthly Closing: Manage the monthly close process, including the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Tax Coordination: Coordinate year-end tax planning and tax return processes with external CPA firms, and oversee tax payments.
• Audit Management: Facilitate and manage annual audits.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, with a preference for experience in the commercial construction industry or a related field.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in managing AP/AR, billing, and general ledger functions.
  • Knowledge of contract and project accounting, including forecasting and percentage-of-completion methods.
  • Experience in certified payroll processing and financial statement preparation.
  • Strong analytical skills for conducting revenue and expenditure variance analysis.
  • Competence in cash management, including bank reconciliations and check processing.
  • Ability to effectively coordinate tax planning, returns, and audits.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $75,000 - $85,000, commensurate with experience.
• Benefits: Comprehensive employee health insurance, paid time off, and potential for an annual bonus.

We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how your expertise can contribute to our client's continued excellence and success.

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