Senior Accountant

Jobot; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Vacation Leave: based on years of serv

Sick Leave: 8 hours per month

Dependent Care FSA

FSA and HSA

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(a) 3% CRA contribution

401(a) 3% Employer match

Job summary

Jobot invites a Senior Accountant to join our Accounting and Finance team. You will prepare financial statements, perform reconciliations, and monitor compliance with GAAP and government standards.

This role requires a seasoned professional who can drive accuracy and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Based in Gunnison, CO, you will coordinate audits, manage inter-company transactions, and support CFO with financial reporting and strategic analysis.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience with government accounting principles.
• Experience with financial reporting requirements and multiple legal entities.
• Proficient in GAAP and strong budgeting/cost control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements as scheduled.
• Conduct monthly/quarterly reconciliations and general ledger maintenance.
• Analyze statements for discrepancies and report to CFO.
• Review inter-company transactions and generate invoices as needed.
• Coordinate semi-annual audits with CFO and assist auditors.
• Adhere to financial policies and participate in meetings.
• Identify improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

Excel (Advanced)

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Intercompany accounting

Communication skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

FreshBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Accountant

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Scott Dennis

Salary: $90,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us

We are in search of a dynamic, detail-oriented and highly experienced Senior Accountant to join our Accounting and Finance team. As a Senior Accountant, you will play a vital role in maintaining the financial health of our organization. You will be responsible for preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with government standards and regulations, and handling other accounting duties. This position requires a seasoned professional with a strong understanding of accounting principles and a strategic mindset to analyze and improve our financial operations.

Why join us

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Vacation Leave: based on years of service starting at 8 hours/month
• Sick Leave: 8 hours for each month of service
• Dependent Care FSA
• FSA and HSA
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance 1x Annual Salary
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, including spouse and children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mandatory 401(a) 3% Contribution to CRA
• 401(a) 3% Employer Contribution match

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with our established schedule and with input from the rest of the accounting department.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and other issues that should be brought to the CFO's attention.
• Review all inter-company transactions and generate invoices as necessary.
• Coordinate semi-annual audits and assist the CFO with conducting audits.
• Conduct regular ledger maintenance.
• Adhere to the company's or organization's financial policies and procedures.
• Attend finance department and company-wide meetings, sometimes assisting with financial reporting to managers and senior executives.
• Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of federal and state laws and regulations to ensure the company's compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Government Accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience with financial reporting requirements.
• Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Experience with accounting software, like QuickBooks and FreshBooks.
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity.
• Ability to execute and follow-through to completion and documentation.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem-solving, and results.
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to direct and supervise.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.