ascentcfo
ascentcfo8d ago
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$65,000 – $75,000/yr

Staff Accountant

United StatesUnited States·Colorado Springs,Auroralead
Finance & AccountingAccountant
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Overview

Staff Accountant – Colorado Industrial Packaging (CIP)Ascent CFO Solutions is retained by CIP to lead this search. Location: Hybrid, Denver (Aurora) or Colorado Springs office (3 days in office,

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Finance & AccountingAccountant

About the Role

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Cash Application & Management

  • Apply incoming cash receipts to open receivables and deposit checks timely
  • Apply outgoing payments to AP and reconcile to banking records
  • Support a banking institution transition, including ERP integration changes
  • Lead weekly cash management reviews with executive leadership, drawing on aged AR/AP subledger reports

Accounts Payable

  • Process vendor invoices (coding, approval, timely payment)
  • Maintain organized AP records and review aged AP reports
  • Reconcile credit card activity and integrate the credit card platform with the ERP

Vendor & Customer Management

  • Set up new vendors/customers, including banking verification, W-9 collection, credit checks, and payment terms
  • Serve as point of contact on outstanding balances
  • Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and related account reconciliations

Month-End Close

  • Prepare recurring journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations (including inventory)
  • Record fixed asset depreciation and capitalize eligible assets
  • Record expense accruals (commissions, rebates, payroll)
  • Record bi-weekly payroll entries and support payroll system/ERP integration
  • Support the broader close process, variance analysis, and chart of accounts maintenance
  • Support annual audit requests
  • Roll forward accounting files/ERP for new fiscal year

Requirements

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  • Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience) + 1–3 years in operational accounting (8+ years of experience can substitute for the degree)
  • Manufacturing industry experience is a plus
  • Working knowledge of AR, AP, inventory, and GL accounting
  • ERP/accounting software experience; strong Excel skills
  • High attention to detail, organization, and discretion with sensitive financial/payroll data
  • Comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a hybrid environment

What We Offer

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$65-75k + discretionary annual bonus
Hybrid schedule after onboarding (3 in-office / 2 remote) / can work in the Colorado Springs or Denver (Aurora) office
Medical, dental, vision (after 30 days) + HSA option
401(k) with 4% company match (after 30 days)
80 hours accrued PTO, 9 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday (eligible after 60 days)
Sick pay accrual (up to 48 hrs/year)
Direct exposure to executive leadership with a path toward a Controllership role

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Aurora, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

Listing Details

Posted
August 28, 2026
First seen
August 29, 2026
Last seen
September 4, 2026

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ascentcfoStaff Accountant$65k–$75k