Accountant

Ledgent; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 35,817 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

A growing Denver-based company is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join its finance team. This role is ideal for candidates early in their accounting careers seeking mentorship and growth opportunities. Responsibilities include daily AP/AR tasks like invoice processing, reconciliations, and maintaining financial records. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is preferred, along with strong Excel skills. This position is onsite in the North Denver area with a competitive salary of $26-31/hr.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in AP or AR.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Intacct, SAP, or QuickBooks.
• Detail-oriented and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily AP/AR tasks including invoice processing.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Help streamline accounting processes and maintain records.

Skills

Accounting experience (AP, AR)

Strong Excel skills

Communication skills

Organized and accountable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Job description

Location: Onsite - North Denver area

Compensation: $26-31/hr

Schedule: Monday-Friday, standard business hours

About the Role

A growing Denver-based company is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join its collaborative and fast-moving finance team. This is a great fit for someone early in their career or looking to step into a broader accounting role with exposure to AP, AR, reconciliations, month-end support, and process improvement. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and enjoys working hands‑on in a team environment.

This is a high‑visibility role with strong mentorship and long‑term growth opportunities.

What You'll Do

• Perform daily AP/AR tasks including invoice processing, payment runs, cash applications, and vendor/customer communication.
• Assist with weekly and monthly bank and account reconciliations.
• Support journal entries and month-end close processes.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records.
• Help streamline processes and identify improvements in workflow, documentation, and accounting systems.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, finance, and leadership to resolve issues and ensure timely financial information.
• Assist with audits, reporting, and special projects as needed.

What We're Looking For

• 1-4 years of accounting experience (AP, AR, bookkeeping, staff accounting, or similar).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred - but experience also valued.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups are a plus).
• ERP experience helpful (NetSuite, Intacct, SAP, QuickBooks, etc.).
• Highly organized, accountable, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to grow professionally.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.