Staff Accountant - Aurora, CO

ICR, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ICR, Inc. in Aurora, Colorado seeks an experienced Staff Accountant to join the Business Operations team. The position reports to the Controller and supports accounts payable, payroll, and the month-end close process to ensure accurate financial records.

Key duties include processing vendor invoices, payroll processing, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting audits. This role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance, reflecting the sensitive government

Qualifications

• Experience with AP processing, 3-way matching, and vendor management.
• Experience with payroll processing and payroll tax filings.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and data accuracy.
• Experience with cost accounting or project accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices (PO and non-PO) and maintain AP aging reports.
• Process payroll and coordinate with HR on onboarding/offboarding.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support audits and maintain documentation for internal controls.

Skills

AP workflow systems

Excel proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Payroll platforms

Government contracting experience

ERP systems

Education

CPA or progress toward CPA

Tools

Costpoint

SAP

NetSuite

Oracle

Job description

Staff Accountant

Location: Aurora, CO

ICR has an opportunity for an experienced and motivated Staff Accountant to join ICR's Business Operations team. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Position Description

The Staff Accountant will report to the Controller to ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, and entering transactions in accordance with industry standards, regulatory agencies, and company objectives and policies.

*** This position requires U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SSBI ***

Accounts Payable Roles

Supports vendor payments, invoice processing, and AP ledger accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices (PO and non-PO)
• Three-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice)
• Resolve vendor discrepancies
• Prepare AP aging reports
• Issue payments (ACH, check runs)
• Support audits with documentation
• Maintain W-9s and assist with 1099 reporting

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with AP workflow systems (e.g., Costpoint, SAP, NetSuite)
• Understanding of chart of accounts and cost coding
• Accuracy in data entry and document management
• Knowledge of sales tax and vendor compliance
• Prior government contracting environment
• Experience with high-volume invoice environments
• Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)

Payroll Roles

Ensures accurate, timely payroll processing and compliance with tax, labor, and reporting rules.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll
• Maintain employee records and timekeeping systems
• Review timesheets for accuracy and approval
• Manage deductions, benefits, garnishments
• Prepare payroll liability reporting and reconcile payroll GL accounts
• Coordinate with HR on onboarding/offboarding
• Support year-end W-2 and payroll tax filings

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll tax laws (federal, state, multi-state)
• Experience with payroll platforms (ADP, Costpoint, Paycom, etc.)
• Understanding of workers comp, FMLA, and leave policies
• High confidentiality and accuracy
• Gov-con experience

Accounting Month-End Close Roles

Supports the full close cycle by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts (cash, AP, AR, accruals, prepaid, fixed assets)
• Perform variance analysis and assist in financial statement prep
• Support cash flow and revenue/cost recognition
• Assist with audit requests and internal controls documentation

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Strong GAAP understanding
• Month-end close experience
• Intermediate-to-advanced Excel
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Costpoint, Oracle, SAP, etc.)
• CPA or goal toward CPA
• Experience with cost accounting or project accounting
• Exposure to budgets and forecasts

Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes company equity, retirement plan, company-paid health care benefits, flexible paid time off policy, and opportunity for a raise and bonus during the year.

ICR, Inc. considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work and/or military experience, education, training, certifications and work location.

ICR is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.