Senior Accountant

CFS; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Thornton, CO seeks a Senior Accountant to lead key close processes, analyze accounts, and drive improvements in reporting and controls. This hands‑on role offers higher exposure to leadership and the broader business while maintaining strong collaboration with the accounting team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, solid GAAP understanding, and proficiency with Excel and an ERP system. ASC 606/842 familiarity is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with ASC 606 & 842 preferred, not required.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and full accounting cycle.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with an ERP or other accounting system.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of key areas of the monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts for accuracy.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting.
• Research and explain budget‑to‑actual and period‑over‑period variances.
• Maintain supporting schedules for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other accounts.
• Support annual audits and provide documentation requested by external auditors.
• Help strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
• Partner with operational leaders to resolve accounting questions and improve financial visibility.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting, and increase efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP system

Job description

Senior Accountant

A successful and growing organization seeking a Senior Accountant to join its collaborative accounting team. This position will play a key role in the monthly close, financial reporting, account analysis, and continued improvement of accounting processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on accounting while also looking for increased exposure to leadership and the broader business.

Senior Accountant Highlights

• Growing organization with continued opportunity for advancement
• High visibility and exposure to company leadership
• Broad responsibilities beyond routine transactional accounting
• Collaborative team and supportive leadership
• Opportunity to improve processes and make a meaningful impact
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Senior Accountant Responsibilities

• Take ownership of key areas of the monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts for accuracy
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting
• The Senior Accountant will research and explain budget‑to‑actual and period‑over‑period variances
• Maintain supporting schedules for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other accounts
• Support annual audits and provide documentation requested by external auditors
Help strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies
• Partner with operational leaders to resolve accounting questions and improve financial visibility
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting, and increase efficiency

Senior Accountant Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5 + years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience with ASC 606 & 842 preferred, not required
• Strong understanding of GAAP and the full accounting cycle
• Experience with month‑end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with an ERP or other accounting system
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach