STAFF ACCOUNTANT I

StoneAge Tools, Inc.; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

StoneAge Tools, Inc. in Durango, CO is seeking a Staff Accountant I to support monthly close, reconciliations, and audit preparation. You will analyze financial information, prepare journal entries, and ensure accurate reporting while communicating findings clearly.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance and 1–3 years of experience, US GAAP knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the ability to multitask in a manufacturing/multi-location environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting or Finance.
• 1–3 years of general accounting experience.
• Intermediate understanding of US GAAP and its application.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently.
• Ability to work and communicate professionally with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close by reviewing activity and preparing journal entries.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Apply US GAAP understanding to transactions and reporting.
• Prepare audit schedules and gather supporting records.
• Respond to financial inquiries with accurate ad hoc reports.
• Assist with budget-to-actual analysis and explain variances.
• Communicate status of assignments and any issues promptly.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Multitasking

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting/Finance

1–3 years accounting experience

Job description

Staff Accountant I Job Description

Employment type Full-time

Role purpose

The Staff Accountant I supports accurate financial reporting through month-end accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, audit preparation, and analysis of financial information. This role contributes dependable work, investigates differences, and communicates findings so the accounting team can respond to business needs with confidence.

Who you are

You are a self-driven accountant who values accuracy and follows work through to completion. You can organize several assignments at once, work independently within established direction, and seek guidance when a question calls for additional judgment. You are curious about the story behind the numbers and explain your findings clearly to colleagues across the organization.

What you will do

• Support the month-end close by reviewing account activity, proposing journal entries, and preparing supporting documentation for review.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, identify unusual items or differences, research their causes, and recommend corrections or follow-up actions.
• Apply an intermediate understanding of US GAAP when evaluating transactions and preparing accounting work; raise questions when treatment is unclear.
• Prepare audit schedules and gather supporting records under the direction of accounting team staff, ensuring information is organized, accurate, and traceable.
• Respond to financial inquiries by compiling ad hoc data reports, checking the underlying information, and explaining relevant results or variances.
• Assist with budget-to-actual spending analysis by identifying material differences and helping the team understand the transactions behind them.
• Communicate the status of assignments, open questions, and potential issues in a timely and professional manner.

What success looks like

• Reconciliations and supporting schedules are accurate, organized, and ready for review.
• Potential errors or unexpected trends are identified and brought forward with useful context.
• Financial requests receive clear, reliable information within agreed timelines.
• Colleagues can count on you to manage priorities and follow through on commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting or Finance.
• 1–3 years of general accounting experience.
• Intermediate understanding of US GAAP and its application to accounting practices.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently.
• Ability to work and communicate professionally with all levels of the organization.

Preferred experience Experience in a manufacturing and/or multi-location environment.