Senior Accountant

J2T Recruiting; Louisville (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

50% Employer-paid benefits including dependents

PTO

401K with 3% match

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Colorado is looking for a Senior Accountant to manage complex payroll and sales tax processes while overseeing month-end close activities. This essential role collaborates closely with the Finance Director and involves managing accounts payable, receivable, and tax compliance for a stable organization. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, at least 5 years of experience in accounting, and proven skills in multi-state payroll and tax compliance. The position offers hybrid work opportunities and competitive compensation with bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, particularly in payroll.
• Proven expertise in multi-state payroll and sales tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-state payroll processing and associated journal entries.
• Own multi-state sales and use tax compliance, including setup and filings.
• Perform month-end close responsibilities and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare customer invoices based on contracts.
• Manage accounts receivable and support collections.
• Review and approve accounts payable work.

Skills

Payroll processing

Sales tax compliance

Attention to detail

Organization

Time-management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

• Purpose-driven organization with a national footprint and a strong, values-based culture
• Collaborative team environment that values integrity, humility, excellence, and having fun while doing meaningful work
• Values-led, faith-based environment that prioritizes people, purpose, and doing the right thing—while still having fun along the way
• Stable, well-established business with long-term clients and consistent growth

Why this job – SENIOR ACCOUNTANT:

This is a high-impact accounting role for an experienced professional who enjoys owning complex payroll and sales tax processes while staying hands-on with month-end close and day-to-day accounting operations. You’ll serve as a key partner to the Finance Director, help strengthen internal controls, and support a growing, multi-state operation with modern systems and clear processes.

What You’ll Actually Do:

• Lead multi-state payroll processing, including bi-weekly payroll runs and related journal entries
• Own multi-state sales and use tax compliance, including setup, filings, payments, and reporting
• Perform month-end close responsibilities, including general ledger reconciliations and variance analysis
• Prepare and issue customer invoices based on contract schedules and project milestones
• Manage accounts receivable activities and support timely collections
• Review and approve accounts payable work and vendor payments
• Partner with the Finance Director on special projects, process improvements, and ad hoc financial support

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including payroll
• Proven expertise in multi-state payroll and sales tax compliance
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally
• Comfort working in cloud-based accounting and collaboration tools

Where and How Much:

• Target Compensation $85K - $95K DOE + Discretionary bonus
• Hybrid – Monday/Tuesday/Thursday in Louisville office
• 50% Employer-paid benefits including dependents – increases by 10% each year | PTO | 401K w/ 3% match