Staff Accountant

STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Pay Range: $26.44-$30.10 per hour
Who We Are:
Have you dreamed about waking up and going to work while having a breathtaking view of America's Mountain!? Make your dream a reality by working with SKR+CO, located in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs.
At SKR+CO we work hard and play hard. Our biggest asset is YOU. With our competitive compensation, benefits, and fantastic culture, we love to have fun at work and at multiple company events throughout the year.
What We Offer:
PTO: 4 weeks accrued per year for full-time employees or 5 weeks based on experience (increases with firm tenure)
8 paid holidays
401(k) Plan, 3% annual match (100% vested immediately)
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance
$25K life insurance (company paid)
Short-term disability, long-term disability (company paid)
Company-paid events (Happy Hours, Employee Appreciation week, Friends + Family Event, and many more!)
Robust training program
March/April- complimentary meals 4 nights a week
...plus, many more perks and benefits
What We're Looking For:
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor preferred.
Associate's degree in accounting and two years of related experience preferred. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Adobe Reader/Pro.
What You'll Be Doing:
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for applying principles of accounting to provide bookkeeping services, analyze financial information, and prepare financial reports. In addition, you will develop and promote good relations among clients and colleagues.
Essential Duties:
Accounts Receivable: review contracts, code and create invoices, data entry, maintain and update various spreadsheets, and respond to internal and external inquiries.
Accounts Payable: code and prepare accounts payable, verifies and completes payment of invoices, and balances associated accounts.
Prepare detailed work papers for monthly, quarterly, and annual bookkeeping clients.
Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, prepare entries to accounts, and prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports.
Reconciliation of cash accounts and credit card accounts.
Prepares & files tax forms/returns with federal, state, & local agencies (including payroll forms).
Maintains and builds relationships with internal and external clients; works closely with client and staff personnel, assists with calls to clients, provides documentation to clients and any other duties as assigned.
Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices & procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
Track record of proactively and thoroughly identifying and solving accounting problems.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
Excellent written communication skills.
Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills; present a professional image both in person and over the phone.
Ability to follow through to ensure timely project completion, complete tasks competently and efficiently.
Must be highly organized, self-motivated, ability to set priorities and meet deadlines while working independently or collaboratively.
Dedicated to client service, meet client deliverables-both internal and external.
Understand and maintain the confidentiality of all information.
How You Can Grow:
Unlike traditional accounting firms, at SKR+CO you create your own personalized career paths. With dedicated advisors to guide you, we'll assist you in a successful future.
Sound like something you're ready to jump into? Then apply today!
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