Staff Accountant

Ascent CFO Solutions; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

HSA option

Hybrid work schedule

Controllership path

Job summary

Ascent CFO Solutions is partnering with Colorado Industrial Packaging (CIP) to hire a detail‑oriented Staff Accountant to support day‑to‑day accounting operations and take over for a retiring staff accountant of five years. This role is critical to maintaining accurate financial records, cash flow visibility, and a clean, timely month‑end close across AR, AP and GL.

You'll work closely with executive management in a hybrid environment (3 days in office, 2 remote) in the Denver area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience) with 1–3 years in operational accounting.
• Manufacturing industry experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of AR, AP, inventory, and GL accounting; ERP/accounting software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Apply incoming cash receipts to open receivables and deposit checks timely.
• Process vendor invoices (coding, approval, timely payment) and reconcile credit card activity.
• Set up new vendors/customers, including banking verification and W‑9 collection.
• Prepare recurring journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations (including inventory).
• Record fixed asset depreciation and capitalize eligible assets; record payroll entries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Discretion with financial data

Time management

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

ERP software

Excel

Job description

Staff Accountant – Colorado Industrial Packaging (CIP)

Ascent CFO Solutions is retained by CIP to lead this search.

Location:

Hybrid, Denver (Aurora) or Colorado Springs office (3 days in office, 2 days remote, after initial in‑person onboarding)

Compensation:

$65,000 – $75,000/year, salaried + discretionary annual bonus

Employment Type:

Full‑Time

Reports to:

CEO and Fractional Controller

About the Role

Ascent CFO Solutions is partnering with Colorado Industrial Packaging (CIP) to hire a detail‑oriented Staff Accountant to support day‑to‑day accounting operations and take over for a retiring Staff Accountant of five years. This role is critical to maintaining accurate financial records, managing cash flow visibility, and supporting a clean, timely month‑end close. You'll work closely with executive management with broad exposure across accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger/operational accounting.

Key Responsibilities

Cash Application & Management

• Apply incoming cash receipts to open receivables and deposit checks timely
• Apply outgoing payments to AP and reconcile to banking records
• Support a banking institution transition, including ERP integration changes
• Lead weekly cash management reviews with executive leadership, drawing on aged AR/AP subledger reports

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices (coding, approval, timely payment)
• Maintain organized AP records and review aged AP reports
• Reconcile credit card activity and integrate the credit card platform with the ERP

Vendor & Customer Management

• Set up new vendors/customers, including banking verification, W-9 collection, credit checks, and payment terms
• Serve as point of contact on outstanding balances
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and related account reconciliations

Month-End Close

• Prepare recurring journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations (including inventory)
• Record fixed asset depreciation and capitalize eligible assets
• Record expense accruals (commissions, rebates, payroll)
• Record bi‑weekly payroll entries and support payroll system/ERP integration
• Support the broader close process, variance analysis, and chart of accounts maintenance
• Support annual audit requests
• Roll forward accounting files/ERP for new fiscal year

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience) + 1–3 years in operational accounting (8+ years of experience can substitute for the degree)
• Manufacturing industry experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of AR, AP, inventory, and GL accounting
• ERP/accounting software experience; strong Excel skills
• High attention to detail, organization, and discretion with sensitive financial/payroll data
• Comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a hybrid environment

What We Offer

• $65-75k+ discretionary annual bonus
• Hybrid schedule after onboarding (3 in‑office / 2 remote) / can work in the Colorado Springs or Denver (Aurora) office
• Medical, dental, vision (after 30 days) + HSA option
• 401(k) with 4% company match (after 30 days)
• 80 hours accrued PTO, 9 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday (eligible after 60 days)
• Sick pay accrual (up to 48 hrs/year)
• Direct exposure to executive leadership with a path toward a Controllership role