Staff Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Colorado Industrial Packaging (CIP) is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting and take over for a retiring staff accountant. This hybrid role in Colorado Springs offers exposure to AR, AP, inventory, and GL with collaboration with executive leadership and a clear path toward Controller.

You’ll assist with month-end close, cash applications, vendor payments, asset depreciation, and payroll entries while maintaining accurate financial records in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years in operational accounting; manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with AR, AP, inventory, and GL accounting.

Responsibilities

• Process cash receipts and apply to open receivables.
• Process vendor invoices and code for timely payment.
• Lead month-end close activities and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

AR & AP experience

Inventory accounting

GL accounting

Excel skills

ERP software

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance or related field

1–3 years in operational accounting

Tools

ERP software

Accounting software

Job description

Staff Accountant – Colorado Industrial Packaging (CIP)
Ascent CFO Solutions is retained by CIP to lead this search.

Location: Hybrid, 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. This role offers a clear growth path to Controller over the next few years!

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