Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant
Location: Littleton, CO (On-site)
Compensation: $65,000–$75,000
Schedule: Monday–Friday

A rapidly growing, highly collaborative company in Littleton is seeking a Junior Accountant to join their team. This position supports an AP function that is currently at capacity and requires someone who is adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable stepping into a fast-paced, evolving environment.

The ideal Junior Accountant candidate brings foundational accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to support multiple areas, including AP, checks processing, debit entries, and ACH payments. As the company continues to scale, being comfortable with change and cross-functional collaboration is essential.

High-Volume Check Processing (Primary Focus)

• Take ownership of the check-processing workflow, which is the core responsibility of this role

• Prepare, review, and process checks

• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance for all check batches

• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies or obtain missing information

• Maintain organized, audit-ready check records and documentation

• Support the transition of certain check-related tasks as responsibilities migrate to other team members

Accounts Payable Support

• Assist an AP department that is currently operating at full capacity

• Support daily AP functions including debit entries, ACH payments, invoice review, and transaction processing

• Help maintain clean, accurate vendor records and timely payment cycles

General Accounting

• Post journal entries and assist with month-end close

• Reconcile accounts and investigate variances

• Support general ledger accuracy through consistent data entry and documentation

Refunds & AR Support

• Process a high volume of refunds with precision and attention to detail

• Step in to support AR tasks when needed

Communication & Data Work

• Manage professional email correspondence with internal teams and state boards

• Navigate Excel-heavy workflows including pivot tables, lookups, and large data sets

Collaborate across a highly interconnected accounting environment.

What You Bring as a Junior Accountant candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)

• 1–3 years of experience in AP, AR, or general accounting

• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, large data sets)

• Comfort working in a structured environment with high-volume deadlines

• Ability to adapt to changing processes and evolving responsibilities

• Strong written communication and customer service skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and consistency

• Ability to work independently while collaborating across the team

• Junior Accountant applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check

• Opportunity to support a growing company where your work directly impacts the team

• Highly collaborative accounting group with clear processes and strong internal support

• Temp-to-hire pathway with a competitive compensation range

• Exposure to a variety of accounting functions in a team that values accuracy, communication, and mutual respect