Project Staff Accountant

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Located in Denver, CO

Salary: $34.00/HR - $38.00/HR

Position: Project Staff Accountant

Location: Thornton, CO

Salary: $70,000-$80,000 | $34.00/HR - $38.00/HR

Schedule: Hybrid | 2 days in-office/week

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage high-volume, routine billing processes (70% of the role), ensuring accuracy, compliance with contract terms, and timely submission of invoices
• Own billing for 50-100 projects, including daily/weekly invoicing, approved change orders, and coordinating with Project Managers
• Calculate, prepare, review, and reconcile Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules monthly, including:
  • Analyzing project status to determine appropriate revenue and cost of goods sold (COGS) recognition
  • Factoring in prior month accrual reversals, current month invoicing, wages, subcontractor/vendor bills, and change orders
  • Preparing the appropriate journal entries for revenue and COGS for each project
  • Partnering with operations staff to validate accuracy of project status and results
• Perform end-of-month accruals for multiple projects under GAAP standards, ensuring accurate revenue and expense matching
• Handle sales tax reporting and compliance across assigned projects/regions
• Complete general ledger account reconciliations and bank reconciliations
• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset ledger, recording additions, disposals, and adjustments as needed
• Support accounting leadership with ad hoc analysis, reporting, and other assigned duties

Qualifications:

• 4-5 years of accounting experience with strong month-end close and reconciliation background
• Strong knowledge of GAAP with the ability to accurately apply accrual accounting principals
• Demonstrated proficiency in preparing journal entries (debits/credits), including:
  • Correct treatment of subcontractor/vendor invoices crossing periods (e.g., expense accruals when work is completed before the bill date)
  • Month-end revenue and COGS recognition for ongoing projects
• Hands-on experience reconciling WIP schedules, AR/AP, fixed assets, and general ledger accounts
• Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel required
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage 50-100 active projects under tight deadlines
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills across accounting, operations, and project teams

Benefits:

• Base salary up to $80,000 annually
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage included
• Hybrid work model with flexibility in schedule
• Flexible vacation policy, typically around two weeks with openness based on work performance
• Paid company holidays

How to Apply: Please submit your resume to Maggie.Ross@SRGExpress.com with subject line 'Attn: Maggie - Staff Accountant.'

*Please note, only selected candidates will be contacted for further consideration*

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Express Office: Denver (Downtown)

900 North Grant Street

Suite 120

Denver, CO 80203