Accountant

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

Job summary

Walton Enterprises is seeking an Accountant to join a family-led organization; the role ensures financial data integrity, performs complex analysis, reconciliations, and prepares reporting to support management decisions. This position offers both remote and office-based work options in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

You will collaborate with senior accountants in the Accounting Department, manage GL reconciliations, cash forecasting, and assist with month- and year-end close while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field with solid GAAP knowledge.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience in a professional setting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook proficiency and general accounting software knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile general ledger and bank accounts for multiple entities.
• Maintain cash balances, manage payments, and forecast cash flow.
• Support month-, quarter-, and year-end closing and prepare financial statements and schedules.
• Provide schedules and analytical information for management and other departments.
• Identify process improvements to strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Financial Reporting

GAAP

General Accounting

Accounts Payable Management

Bank & General Ledger Reconciliation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Microsoft Business Central

Solver

SharePoint

Accounting software

Job description

Accountant | Walton Enterprises

This is a role at Walton Enterprises, available in an office or remote setting. Walton Enterprises is a family-led organization that supports the personal, philanthropic, and business activities for multiple generations of the Walton family. This position is essential for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, performing complex analysis, reconciliations, and preparing accurate financial reporting to support organizational decision-making. The Accountant will collaborate with senior accountants and contribute to a supportive, team-oriented environment focused on continuous improvement and strong internal controls.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote/Office-based
• Pay: $78000–$90000 yearly
• Team: Reports within the Accounting Department, collaborating with a team of senior accountants.
• Mission: Manages financial data integrity and provides accurate reporting for management and stakeholders to enable informed decisions.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Business Central, Solver, SharePoint, accounting software.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Manage the reconciliation of general ledger and bank accounts, ensuring accuracy across various entities.
• Maintain cash balances, oversee payment activity, and forecast cash flow, coordinating with associates for timely payment and high-quality accounting software input.
• Support associates with month-, quarter-, and year-end closing tasks, including assisting in the preparation of comprehensive financial statements and related schedules.
• Provide detailed schedules and analytical information to management and other departments for various finance and accounting projects.
• Analyze current accounting processes and prepare well-researched recommendations to management for process improvement and strengthening internal control systems.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field, demonstrating a strong foundation in financial reporting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of work experience in an accounting role within a professional setting, or relevant internship experience, coupled with strong technical skills including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, as well as general accounting software knowledge.
• Skills: Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Comprehensive Accounting, Accounts Payable Management, and Bank & General Ledger Reconciliation.
• Bonus: Practical experience utilizing specific accounting platforms such as Microsoft Business Central, Solver, and SharePoint.