Accountant

FlackTek™; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Weekly team lunch stipend

Job summary

FlackTek™ in Louisville, CO is looking for a dedicated Accountant to enhance their accounting operations. This role involves overseeing the month-end close, reconciliations, and maintaining strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring process discipline and accuracy. Compensation ranges from $70,000 to $95,000 annually, with benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in month-end close process.
• Experience in accounts payable and receivable operations.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the monthly close process.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations.
• Contribute to audit readiness and SOX preparedness.

Skills

GAAP understanding

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

FlackTek is seeking a highly accountable and detail-oriented Accountant to support the growth and maturation of our accounting operations as we continue scaling in a public-company environment.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving organization and enjoys bringing structure, accuracy, and process discipline to daily accounting operations. The Accountant will play a critical role in month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and audit readiness while helping strengthen internal controls and financial processes in preparation for SOX compliance.

This role is best suited for someone who enjoys building structure and improving processes within a growing organization.

The successful candidate is proactive, adaptable, and capable of working independently with a strong sense of urgency and ownership. This person must be comfortable balancing transactional responsibilities with process improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve quickly and continuous improvement is expected.

This role reports directly to the Controller and partners cross-functionally to support accurate financial reporting, operational efficiency, and scalable accounting operations.

2. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Take ownership of assigned portions of the monthly close process with minimal oversight
• Deliver timely and accurate reconciliations and journal entries
• Help improve accounting workflows, documentation, and internal controls
• Identify and resolve discrepancies proactively
• Contribute to audit readiness and SOX preparedness initiatives
• Demonstrate reliability, responsiveness, and strong follow-through in a dynamic environment

3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Month-End Close & General Ledger

• Own assigned areas of the monthly and year-end close process
• Prepare accurate and timely journal entries including accruals, adjustments, and reclasses
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances or discrepancies
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of ERP financial data

Daily Accounting Operations

• Process accounts payable invoices, manage vendor communications, and execute weekly payment runs
• Administer the corporate credit card and employee expense reimbursement programs, ensuring timely processing, policy compliance, and accurate recordkeeping
• Support customer invoicing, cash application, ACH processing, and treasury activities as needed
• Record payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll activity to the general ledger for each payroll cycle
• Maintain accuracy and responsiveness while managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Audit, Controls & Compliance

• Assist with external audit requests and supporting documentation
• Help strengthen accounting procedures, controls, and process documentation
• Support internal control and SOX readiness initiatives
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and operational efficiency
• Help establish scalable and repeatable accounting procedures
• Participate in ERP and reporting process enhancements
• Maintain organized and well-documented accounting records

4. IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Thrives in a hands-on, fast-moving environment
• Can manage multiple priorities without sacrificing attention to detail
• Takes initiative rather than waiting for direction
• Follows through consistently and meets deadlines
• Is comfortable with change and evolving processes
• Communicates clearly and escalates issues proactively
• Enjoys improving processes and creating operational structure
• Balances urgency with accuracy and accountability
• Works independently and maintains high productivity with minimal supervision

5. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration with accounting emphasis, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience:
  • 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Experience owning portions of the month-end close process
  • Experience preparing reconciliations and journal entriesExperience supporting AP and AR operations
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Experience working within ERP systems and financial reporting tools
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

6. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting audit readiness and internal controlsExperience in high-growth or rapidly changing organizations
• Familiarity with SOX compliance or public-company reporting environments
• Experience with Epicor ERP
• Knowledge of cost accounting and FAR compliance requirements

7. PERFORMANCE METRICS

• Month-end close tasks completed accurately and on schedule
• Reconciliation completion rate of 100% monthly
• Timely resolution of discrepancies and accounting issuesAccuracy and integrity of assigned financial data
• Responsiveness and reliability in supporting accounting operations
• Contributions to process improvements and operational efficiency

8. SUCCESS COMPETENCIES & FUNDAMENTALS

• DO THE RIGHT THING, ALWAYS: Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to doing the right thing in every action you take and in every decision you make, especially when no one’s looking. Always tell the truth, no matter the consequences. If you make a mistake, own up to it, apologize, and make it right.
• PRACTICE BLAMELESS PROBLEM-SOLVING: Demonstrate a relentless solution focus rather than pointing fingers or dwelling on problems. Identify lessons learned and use those lessons to improve ourselves and our processes so we don’t make the same mistake twice. Get smarter with every mistake. Learn from every experience.
• GET THE FACTS: Learn to ask questions and gather the facts before jumping to conclusions and making judgments. Be curious about additional information that might yield a more complete picture.
• BE VIGILANT ABOUT CONFIDENTIALITY: Our clients share information with us because they need and trust us. Honor that trust by keeping their information in confidence and taking appropriate steps to safeguard how and where it’s used. The same is true for information about our own organization as well as about your teammates.
• DELIVER RESULTS: While effort is important, people expect results. Follow-up on everything and take responsibility to ensure that tasks get completed. Set high goals, use measurements to track your progress, and hold yourself accountable for achieving those results.

9. WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE & TRAVEL

• Role Type: Full Time - Exempt
• Location: Fully onsite in Louisville, CO
• Regular Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm
• Travel: Up to 5% (domestic)

10. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Compensation:
  • Annual Base Salary Range: $70,000 - $95,000, depending on experience and qualifications
• Optional health, dental, and vision insurance plus company-paid virtual and in-person primary care via Nice Healthcare
• Short- and long-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Company Benefits:
  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with company discount
  • 10 company-paid holidays annually
  • 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued in first year
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  • Company-sponsored events & outings
  • Weekly work-sponsored team lunch stipend
  • Optional 9/80 work schedule (eligible after 90-day probationary period)