Staff Accountant

About the Role

Our client in the Cherry Creek area is seeking a Temporary Staff Accountant to support core accounting functions during a period of increased workload. This role is fully on-site and ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys hands-on work, fast-paced environments, and contributing to a collaborative finance team.
Key Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet schedules and reconcile supporting documentation.
• Support daily accounting operations such as AP/AR processing, bank reconciliations, and cash postings.
• Review transactions for accuracy and proper coding in accordance with company policies and GAAP.
• Assist with expense tracking, vendor statements, and resolving billing discrepancies.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analyses as requested.
• Support the team during audits by gathering documentation and ensuring accuracy of financial data.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready files and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 2-3+ years of accounting experience; prior Staff Accountant or full-cycle accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel (lookups, pivot tables) and familiarity with common accounting systems (Net Suite, Sage, Quick Books, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong sense of organization and accuracy.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable jumping into multiple tasks.
• Strong communicator who works well with cross-functional teams.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to thrive in an on-site work setting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.