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Staff Accountant

CFS, Boulder, CO, United States

Duration: Full Time



Staff Accountant


Overview


The Staff Accountant role is a hands-on accounting position well suited for someone who enjoys owning processes, collaborating across teams, and contributing to accurate, timely financial operations. This position blends full‑cycle accounts payable, month‑end close responsibilities, and corporate credit card management in a collaborative, approachable environment.


Key Responsibilities


As a Staff Accountant, you will split your time across three core functional areas:


Accounts Payable



  • Manage full‑cycle accounts payable

  • Process invoices in QuickBooks, coding to inventory or appropriate expense accounts

  • Interpret purchase order references and research inventory-related invoices when systems do not directly connect

  • Communicate proactively with internal partners to resolve coding questions and ensure accuracy


Month-End Close



  • Participate in a structured two‑week month‑end close

  • Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and prepaid expenses

  • Complete bank and balance sheet account reconciliations

  • Perform credit card reconciliations

  • Assist with payroll accruals


Corporate Credit Card Administration



  • Oversee credit card reconciliations and expense reporting

  • Review submitted receipts and documentation for compliance

  • Issue new credit cards and coordinate replacements

  • Maintain communication with cardholders to resolve discrepancies


Tools & Processes


The environment supports a Staff Accountant who enjoys clarity and continuity in processes:



  • Accounting system: QuickBooks

  • Reconciliations and schedules maintained in Excel with prior‑month visibility

  • Regular Excel usage includes VLOOKUPs and pivot tables

  • Emphasis on understanding prior workpapers and following established formulas


Qualifications


The ideal Staff Accountant will meet most of the following:


Must‑Have Requirements



  • 2–3 years of accounting experience

  • Background in accounts payable with exposure to general ledger work

  • Solid understanding of debits, credits, accruals, and prepaid expenses


Preferred Qualifications



  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field

  • Experience with QuickBooks (a plus, not required)

  • Strong Excel skills, including reconciliations and data analysis


Work Style & Culture


This Staff Accountant role fits someone who is friendly, responsive, and comfortable reaching out to others to get answers. Collaboration is encouraged, particularly when clarifying invoice coding between inventory and non‑inventory costs. The environment values time management, accountability, and approachability.



  • Business casual dress code (jeans are acceptable)

  • Hybrid work flexibility available for many team members

  • Shared kitchen space where employees often eat together, balanced with focused desk time

  • Some days are more social, others more task‑driven depending on workload


What Makes This Opportunity Unique


The Staff Accountant position offers long‑term growth potential, exposure to multiple areas of accounting, and the chance to build strong internal relationships. For long‑term roles, equity participation may be available to all employees, reinforcing shared success and engagement.


Ready to Grow


If you are a Staff Accountant looking for a well‑rounded role that values accuracy, collaboration, and flexibility, this position provides a strong foundation for continued professional development.

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