Senior Staff Accountant

CPI International; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CPI Composite Structures, AdamWorks Operations, located in Centennial, Colorado, is seeking an onsite Senior Staff Accountant & Purchasing professional to manage the company’s full accounting and purchasing functions. The role is hands-on, covering financial reporting, transactional accounting (AP, AR, payroll), cost accounting, and end-to-end procurement.

The position collaborates with leadership and operations to ensure financial accuracy, cost control, and supply continuity in a regulated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 5+ years hands-on accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing AP, AR, payroll, and purchasing.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly and annual close; maintain general ledger and financial statements per GAAP.
• Perform journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Oversee cost accounting including inventory, WIP, standard costing, and overhead.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and aerospace regulations; audits as needed.

Skills

Accounting

GAAP

Cost accounting

Payroll

Purchasing

QuickBooks

Excel

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

CPI Composite Structures, AdamWorks Operations, 7367 S Revere Pkwy, Bldg 1a, Centennial, CO 80112, USA.

CPI AdamWorks, a Division of CPI Radant Technologies Division Inc, is a small aerospace manufacturer located in Centennial, Colorado. We are currently seeking an onsite Senior Staff Accountant & Purchasing professional to manage the company’s full accounting and purchasing functions. This is a hands‑on role responsible for financial reporting, transactional accounting (AP, AR, payroll), cost accounting, and end‑to‑end procurement. The position works closely with leadership and operations to ensure financial accuracy, cost control, and supply continuity in a regulated manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage monthly and annual close; maintain general ledger and financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Perform journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Manage cost accounting, including inventory, WIP, standard costing, and overhead
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and applicable aerospace regulations
• Support internal, external, and customer/government audits as required

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE & PAYROLL

• Process accounts payable, including invoice review, three‑way matching, and vendor payments
• Manage accounts receivable, invoicing, cash application, and collections
• Process payroll and related journal entries; coordinate with third‑party payroll providers
• Maintain AP/AR aging and monitor cash flow

PURCHASING & PROCUREMENT

• Manage all purchasing activities for materials, components, and services
• Issue and manage purchase orders within QuickBooks
• Source suppliers, obtain quotes, negotiate pricing and lead times
• Maintain vendor records and ensure pricing and invoice accuracy
• Monitor inventory levels and support production requirements
• Identify cost reduction and process improvement opportunities

CROSS‑FUNCTIONAL SUPPORT

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams to support production and delivery
• Support GM with financial inputs for pricing, quoting, and make/buy decisions
• Support management with financial and operational reporting
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of hands‑on accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience managing AP, AR, payroll, and purchasing functions
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory management
• Experience working in a small or lean organization
• Proficiency with QuickBooks systems and advanced Excel
• Other duties as assigned.

This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a “U.S. Person” as defined under ITAR and EAR. In order to be a U.S. Person for ITAR and EAR purposes, you must (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

WHAT WE OFFER

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team‑oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

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