Accountant

Walton Enterprises; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Walton Enterprises in Denver, CO is seeking an Accountant for a full-time, hybrid role blending hands-on accounting with strategic analysis. You’ll ensure accuracy in general ledger and bank reconciliations, manage cash flow, and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes for multiple entities.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, has 2+ years of experience, and excels in GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, and reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of accounting work experience in a professional setting or relevant internship.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile financial accounts: general ledger and bank reconciliations for multiple entities.
• Manage cash flow and payments: monitor cash balances and forecast activity.
• Support financial close and statement preparation: assist month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes.
• Analyze and suggest process improvements: identify internal-control enhancements and efficiency gains.
• Track business activities and provide data: deliver schedules and insights to management as needed.

Skills

Financial Reporting

GAAP

Budgeting

Accounting

Accounts Payable

Reconciliation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Solver

SharePoint

Job description

Accountant | Walton Enterprises

The Tone:This is a full-time role at Walton Enterprises, located in a hybrid capacity in Denver, CO. Walton Enterprises is a family-led organization dedicated to supporting the personal, philanthropic, and business activities of multiple generations of the Walton family. This Accountant position is crucial for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial data, directly contributing to sound organizational decision-making through meticulous analysis, complex data processing, reconciliations, and precise financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual who values trust, mutual respect, and continuous improvement within a supportive team environment.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Denver, CO
• Pay: $78000–$90000 yearly
• Team: Works closely with a team of senior accountants in the Accounting Department, which provides a suite of accounting and reporting services to personal, corporate, and philanthropic entities.
• Mission: Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, analysis, and reconciliation to support management and stakeholder decision-making and improve processes.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Business Central, Solver, SharePoint, accounting software

What You’ll Actually Do

• Reconcile financial accounts: Perform comprehensive reconciliations of general ledger and bank accounts to ensure accuracy and consistency in financial records across various entities.
• Manage cash flow and payments: Maintain precise cash balances, oversee and forecast cash activity, and coordinate with internal associates to ensure timely payments and high-quality input into accounting software.
• Support financial close and statement preparation: Assist senior accountants with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing tasks, contributing to the preparation of financial statements and related schedules for management and stakeholders.
• Analyze and recommend process improvements: Proactively analyze existing accounting processes, identify areas for enhancement, and prepare concrete recommendations to management for strengthening internal control systems and improving efficiency.
• Track business activities and provide data: Accurately track business activities and supporting financial information, providing essential schedules and data analysis to management and other departments as needed for operational and strategic insights.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of accounting work experience in a professional setting or relevant internship experience.
• Skills: Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Budgeting, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Reconciliation
• Bonus: Experience using Microsoft Business Central, Solver, and SharePoint