Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Brilliant®

The Tone:
This is a hybrid Staff Accountant role, located in the South Denver metro area, supporting a corporate accounting environment. The position is essential for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the company’s financial records. This involves core accounting functions, general ledger maintenance, month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. It offers a strong opportunity for a detail-oriented and collaborative professional to learn and grow within the corporate accounting field.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Hybrid, with 3 days onsite per week
• Location: Hybrid – South Denver metro area
• Mission: Support the integrity and accuracy of the company’s financial records through core accounting and compliance activities.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, accounting systems (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage Core Accounting: Prepare and record journal entries to ensure an accurate and timely month-end close.
• Ensure Data Accuracy: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts in accordance with GAAP and internal policies, researching and resolving variances as needed.
• Support Financial Reporting: Assist with the preparation of internal financial statements, management reports, and required regulatory filings.
• Facilitate Audits: Support internal and external audit requests by preparing necessary schedules and providing supporting documentation.
• Drive Process Improvements: Participate in special projects and initiatives to improve accounting processes, accuracy, and efficiency, collaborating with various teams.

The Must-Haves
• Background: High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred. Possesses a strong understanding of basic accounting principles and GAAP.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience in a corporate or public accounting environment. Direct experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close is essential.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office, strong organizational skills, detail-oriented with analytical and problem-solving abilities, and effective written and verbal communication.
• Bonus: Experience with accounting systems. Demonstrates a collaborative team player mindset with a willingness to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility.