Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Ledgent

The Tone:
This is a full-time Staff Accountant role, placed by Ledgent Finance and Accounting, at one of their established and trusted client companies located in the Denver area. This client company is growing, emphasizing a robust training program, and committed to internal promotions. The Staff Accountant will play a crucial role within an accounting team of approximately six, directly contributing to the accurate and timely management of the general ledger and supporting the team’s operational efficiency.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Denver, CO
• Pay: $65000–$85000 yearly
• Team: Works alongside an accounting team of about 6.
• Mission: Responsible for typical General Ledger related tasks within a growing team.
• Tech Stack: Intermediate to advanced Excel (comfortable with pivot tables and VLOOKUPs)

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Ledger: Manage and execute various General Ledger related tasks.
• Journal Entries: Prepare and accurately post journal entries.
• Account Reconciliation: Conduct comprehensive account reconciliations.
• Month-End Close: Support the accounting team during month-end closing procedures.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial reporting documentation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early-Career professional with a 4-year degree (business-related preferred).
• Experience: 0-3 years of professional accounting experience, including comfort with intermediate to advanced Excel features like pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Skills: Highly adaptable, possessing strong communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Bonus: An eagerness to learn and a proactive approach to asking questions.