Accountant

Insight Global; Brighton (CO); Hybrid; USD 38,572 - 50,971; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking an Accountant for a contract position lasting 9 months to a year, based in Brighton, Colorado. The role involves accounts payable processing, budget tracking, and month-end close responsibilities. Candidates must have at least 2 years of relevant experience in government or healthcare fields. This position offers a competitive pay range of $28 to $37 per hour and includes benefits like medical and vision insurance, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience required, specifically in government or healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate data entry and processing of accounts payable invoices.
• Maintain and update financial tracking spreadsheets and tools.
• Complete month-end reconciliations and prepare journal entries.
• Assist in drafting and editing financial process documentation.

Skills

Accounts Payable Processing

Budget Tracking

Month-End Close

Documentation & Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of experience

Associate's Degree with 4 years of experience

6+ years of experience with no degree

Job description

Title: Accountant

Base pay range: $28.00/hr - $37.00/hr

Duration: 9 month – 1 year long contract

Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm (Remote, but will need to be on site for 2-3 days in the beginning for training)

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience required; must be within government or healthcare

Education/Experience required:

• 2 years of experience with a Bachelor Degree or;
• 4 years of experience with an Associate’s Degree or;
• 6+ years of experience with no degree

Position Scope & Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable Processing: Perform accurate data entry and processing of accounts payable invoices; ensure invoices are coded appropriately, routed for approval, and processed in compliance with applicable policies and deadlines.
• Budget Tracking & Program Support: Maintain and update financial tracking spreadsheets and related tools to support program-level budgeting and expenditure monitoring; assist program staff and leadership with budget-related questions as needed.
• Month-End Close & Reconciliation: Complete month-end reconciliations for assigned accounts or funds; prepare and post journal entries, ensure proper documentation and adherence to accounting standards; run ad hoc financial reports and support routine reporting needs; compile and organize financial data to assist with decision-making, forecasting, and audit readiness.
• Documentation & Process Improvement: Assist in researching, drafting, and/or editing internal procedures, guidance documents, and financial process documentation; support efforts to strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with governmental accounting requirements.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Accounting/Auditing

Industries: Public Health

Benefits: Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k)