Staff Accountant

Rainier Recruiting; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Rainier Recruiting is seeking a Staff Accountant to join a venture-backed technology company’s growing Finance team in Denver. This contract-to-perm role offers hybrid work options and the chance to help scale the financial operations of a fast-moving, technically driven organization.

You’ll manage day-to-day accounting, support month-end close, audits, and cross-functional collaboration while building strong GAAP-based processes for a rapidly expanding company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with accounts payable, GL, cash reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Solid understanding of GAAP.
• Experience with accounting software/ERP systems.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Process day-to-day accounting transactions including AP, cash management, and GL.
• Own the purchase order, accounts payable, and three-way matching process.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support ongoing operations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support audits and external reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, and other teams.
• Participate in special projects and process improvements.

Skills

Accounts payable

General ledger

Cash reconciliations

Month-end close

Excel

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

NetSuite

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Job description

Staff Accountant

Location: Denver, CO (Hybrid/Remote OK)

Employment Type: 3-6 month Contract -to-Perm with strong possibility to convert to FTE

About the Opportunity

An innovative, venture-backed technology company is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its growing Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you’ll support the financial operations of a highly technical organization developing next-generation products.

This role is ideal for an early-career accounting professional who enjoys working across departments, improving processes, and contributing to the financial foundation of a rapidly scaling business.

What You’ll Do

Accounting Operations

• Process day-to-day accounting transactions, including accounts payable, cash management, and general ledger activities.
• Own the purchase order, accounts payable, and three-way matching process to ensure invoices are accurate and vendors are paid on time.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support ongoing accounting operations.

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare journal entries and perform balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Support financial reporting and perform ad hoc analyses as requested.

Audit & Compliance

• Assist with annual financial audits and external reporting requirements.
• Support the preparation of federal, state, and local tax filings.
• Help ensure compliance with accounting policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with Operations, Procurement, and other business teams to understand project costs and financial transactions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve accounting processes and financial controls.
• Participate in special projects and continuous process improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with accounts payable, general ledger accounting, cash reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Solid understanding of GAAP.
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems (QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or similar platforms).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and overall proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or progress toward CPA certification.
• Experience working in a high-growth, startup, or rapidly scaling organization.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, industrial technology, aerospace, defense, or other complex technical industries.
• Familiarity with modern ERP systems and financial automation tools.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing, innovative organization.
• Broad exposure to accounting operations and cross-functional business activities.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Work alongside experienced leaders helping build scalable financial processes for a rapidly expanding company.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and meet applicable employment eligibility requirements.

Who is Rainier Recruiting?

Rainier Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of every organization that we partner with.