Finance Specialist at Metro Elevator Colorado, Inc.

Metro Elevator; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

LTD and life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Metro Elevator Colorado, Inc. seeks a Finance Specialist in the Denver area. This hybrid role requires you to work from the office at least three days per week, with residence within a one-hour commute of Metro Denver.

You will own day-to-day accounting, payroll, cash management, and financial reporting under the division President, growing into full ownership of the function. The position emphasizes a detail-oriented, organized approach and solid understanding of core accounting principles,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressively responsible accounting, bookkeeping, or finance experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field; equivalent education/experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounting, payroll, cash management, AP/AR, and financial reporting.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and perform month-end close procedures.
• Process payroll and onboarding, including tax withholding and benefits enrollment.
• Coordinate fleet, office, and HR-related administrative tasks.

Skills

Accounting principles

Multitasking

Growth mindset

Communication

Teamwork

Pressure management

Interpersonal skills

Deadline adherence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Specialist

Metro Elevator Colorado, Inc. Denver, CO

Job Title:

Finance Specialist at Metro Elevator Colorado, Inc.

Location:

Must reside within a one‑hour commute of Metro Denver; would report to the Metro Elevator Colorado office.

This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of three (3) days per week working from the office.

Job Summary:

As the Finance Specialist at Metro Elevator Colorado, Inc., you will report directly to the division President. This role owns the day‑to‑day accounting, financial, payroll, cash management, and administrative processes that keep the division operating efficiently and accurately, including cash management, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and financial reporting. This is a great opportunity for someone who is hungry to learn and grow - whether that is an up‑and‑coming accounting professional ready to take full ownership of a function, or a more experienced candidate looking for a hands‑on, high‑visibility role. With a detail‑oriented and highly organized approach, and a strong grasp of core accounting principles, you will ensure that our financial and administrative processes are accurate, efficient, and aligned with the division's overall objectives, contributing to our operational success and financial health.

Employment Status/Expectations:

Full Time

Job Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

1. Cash Management, Accounts Payable & Treasury

• Processes vendor invoices, purchase orders, and records payments
• Prepares and posts receipts, deposits, invoices, refunds, and other standard bookkeeping transactions
• Reviews and processes employee expense reimbursements
• Executes monthly credit card processing, including coding, approval, reconciliation, and importing transactions into the accounting system
• Monitors daily cash balances and short‑term cash position
• Processes ACH and bill payments

1. Billing & Accounts Receivable

• Manages time‑and‑material billing, recurring maintenance/contract billing, and billing for modernization, construction, and large repair projects
• Reviews revenue postings for accuracy
• Performs analysis of customer accounts
• Reviews accounts receivable aging and manages collection activities

1. Financial Reporting & General Accounting

• Reconciles general ledger accounts
• Performs bank reconciliations
• Reviews expense coding, including job and material allocations
• Prepares and posts standard journal entries
• Coordinates and executes month‑end close procedures and completes the month‑end closing checklist
• Develops and prepares financial and operational reports using company systems
• Analyzes financial results and identifies trends or variances to support division leadership decision‑making
• Prepares and files sales tax returns

1. Payroll Administration

New Hire & Employee Changes

• Manages payroll‑related onboarding, including tax withholding forms, direct deposit setup, and benefits enrollment
• Processes payroll‑related employee terminations

Payroll Processing

• Works with the Director of Operations to review mechanic timecards
• Processes weekly payroll for union and non‑union employees
• Processes weekly union 401(k) contributions
• Maintains union vacation and benefit tracking
• Processes monthly union benefit payments
• Records payroll journal entries in the accounting system

1. Human Resources & Employee Administration

• Coordinates employee onboarding logistics, including vehicles, fuel cards, phones, email accounts, and other required equipment and system access
• Maintains employee personnel documentation
• Coordinates employee onboarding and offboarding activities

1. Office & Administrative Support

• Provides administrative support to company leadership and field mechanics
• Handles general office administration and special projects as assigned

1. Fleet Administration

• Administers the fleet vehicle platform on the administrative side
• Processes fleet‑related payments, insurance, and registration

Qualifications:

2+ years of progressively responsible accounting, bookkeeping, or finance experience, along with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Compensation is commensurate with experience - we welcome candidates earlier in their accounting career who are hungry to learn and grow into full ownership of this function, as well as more experienced accounting professionals looking for a hands‑on, high‑visibility role.

Desired Skills:

• A strong understanding of core accounting principles, including debits/credits, reconciliations, journal entries, and internal controls
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Eager to learn, take on new responsibilities, and grow within the accounting/finance function
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (especially Microsoft Excel), with an ability to become familiar with company‑specific programs and software
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, especially with customers
• Has a "positive, can do" attitude with exceptional interpersonal skills
• Able to work well under pressure and meet all deadlines
• Works well in a team environment and with upper management

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with qualifications
• Medical, dental, vision, LTD, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contribution

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Metro Elevator is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.

Metro Elevator is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, pregnancy, genetics, or any other legally protected status.

Company Background:

Founded in 1987, Metro Elevator has been exclusively dedicated to maintaining, repairing, modernizing, and installing elevator systems for nearly 40 years. Metro Elevator maintains commercial and residential facilities in over 40 states nationwide serving every major industry, including automotive, hospitality, healthcare, finance, government, education, energy, and tech.

Metro Elevator Colorado, a local beacon of our broader operations, stands as an independently and locally operated division with a laser‑focused dedication to the unique needs of Colorado. Here, we uphold the Metro Elevator legacy of excellence and tailored service, ensuring that our clients' facilities are not just operational but optimally so.