Accounting Manager

Precision Security Team LLC; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits for 30+ hours per week

Colorado-mandated benefits (sick leave

FAMLI participation

Roth IRA option

Job summary

Precision Security Team is hiring an Accounting Manager in Fort Collins, CO to lead day-to-day accounting for a fast-paced, multi-site security company. You will own accounts, payroll, billing, and reporting, while partnering with leadership to improve processes and drive informed decisions.

The role emphasizes hands-on execution, strong ownership, and meticulous recordkeeping, with opportunities for expanded responsibility as the business grows and scales operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4-6+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Demonstrated success in hands-on accounting roles within small teams or lean environments
• Experience in service-based, contract-driven, or labor-heavy industries
• Strong working knowledge of AR/AP, payroll accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and revenue recognition
• Proven ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, multi-site environment

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting operations and related financial processes
• Operate as an individual contributor with end-to-end responsibility for assigned functions
• Support ownership and leadership with accurate financial information
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies
• Manage priorities in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
• Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll accounting, and general ledger activities
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Prepare and manage client billing and collections
• Track contract-based revenue and support proper revenue recognition
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies with Operations
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up as needed
• Support payroll accounting in a labor-intensive, multi-site environment
• Reconcile payroll to schedules and billing
• Assist with tracking overtime and labor costs
• Assist with budget preparation and forecasting
• Prepare regular financial reports and variance summaries
• Provide financial data and insights to support operational decisions
• Process vendor invoices and manage payment schedules
• Ensure proper approvals and documentation
• Support vendor setup and basic procurement controls
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and efficiency
• Maintain and update accounting and payroll systems
• Ensure consistency and accuracy across financial data
• Support compliance with accounting standards and labor requirements
• Maintain organized, audit-ready financial records
• Handle confidential financial and employee information with discretion

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Discretion with confidential info

Ownership & accountability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Paylocity

Scheduling software

Job description

Description

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Location: Fort Collins, CO

Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000 Annually

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

Application Deadline: Open until filled

About Precision Security Team:

Founded in 2018, Precision Security Team (PST) is a veteran-owned and operated contract security provider serving Northern Colorado and surrounding regions. We protect critical infrastructure, social service programs, schools, and events, and take pride in delivering high-quality, community-centered security solutions.

As a trusted security partner, PST officers represent our clients with professionalism and dedication, working in diverse environments that support both safety and client mission goals.

Why Join Us

• A hands-on accounting role with real ownership, and a clear path to expand responsibility as the company grows
• Work closely with ownership and operations leadership, with direct visibility into how your work supports the business
• Mission-driven company protecting schools, businesses, and community programs
• Supportive, veteran-led leadership committed to service and growth
• Health benefits for employees working 30+ hours per week
• Colorado-mandated benefits including paid sick leave, FAMLI participation, and Roth IRA option

About the Role:

We are hiring an Accounting Manager to join our team. The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations for a fast-paced, multi-site contract security company. This is a hands-on role within a lean accounting function, requiring a high level of ownership, organization, and attention to detail.

This position will work closely with ownership and operations to ensure accurate financial reporting, billing, payroll accounting, and compliance. While this role does not begin as a leadership or executive position, there is opportunity for expanded responsibility over time based on performance and company needs.

The ideal candidate is comfortable personally performing accounting tasks while improving processes and supporting operational decision-making.

Scope of Responsibility

• Own day-to-day accounting operations and related financial processes
• Operate as an individual contributor with end-to-end responsibility for assigned functions
• Support ownership and leadership with accurate financial information
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies
• Manage priorities in a fast-paced, multi-site environment

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations (Hands-On)

• Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll accounting, and general ledger activities
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation

Billing, AR & Revenue Tracking

• Prepare and manage client billing and collections
• Track contract-based revenue and support proper revenue recognition
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies with Operations
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up as needed

Payroll & Labor Cost Support

• Support payroll accounting in a labor-intensive, multi-site environment
• Reconcile payroll to schedules and billing
• Assist with tracking overtime and labor costs

Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting Support

• Assist with budget preparation and forecasting
• Prepare regular financial reports and variance summaries
• Provide financial data and insights to support operational decisions

Accounts Payable & Purchasing

• Process vendor invoices and manage payment schedules
• Ensure proper approvals and documentation
• Support vendor setup and basic procurement controls

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and efficiency
• Maintain and update accounting and payroll systems
• Ensure consistency and accuracy across financial data

Compliance & Recordkeeping

• Support compliance with accounting standards and labor requirements
• Maintain organized, audit-ready financial records
• Handle confidential financial and employee information with discretion

Who You Are:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Comfortable balancing accuracy, efficiency, and hands-on execution.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven.
• Confident decision-maker with strong business judgment.
• High integrity and discretion.
• Physically capable of performing work-related tasks and standing or walking for extended periods

Our Values:

• Integrity: In all we do, at every level
• Commitment: To our team, our clients, and our community
• Discipline: Through preparation, consistency, and reliability

What to Expect During the Hiring Process:

1. Apply online with full, well-written responses (no "see resume")
2. Phone screening if your qualifications are aligned.
3. In-person interview using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
4. Conditional offer and background check
5. Onboarding & required training

Equal Opportunity Employer:

PST welcomes all qualified applicants. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide reasonable accommodation upon request.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4-6+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Demonstrated success in hands-on accounting roles within small teams or lean environments
• Experience in service-based, contract-driven, or labor-heavy industries
• Strong working knowledge of AR/AP, payroll accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and revenue recognition
• Proven ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, multi-site environment

Preferred:

• CPA or equivalent certification
• Experience in contract security, staffing, or facilities services
• Experience improving or streamlining accounting processes in growing organizations
• Familiarity with QuickBooks, Paylocity, scheduling software, or similar systems