Accounting Specialist

Job Title:

Accounting Specialist

Job Description

This position focuses on handling multi-state payroll processing, supporting billing and month-end reconciliations, managing accounts payable data entry, and communicating with vendors about payments and tax documentation. Additionally, you will be responsible for expense reporting and collaborating with purchasing and receiving regarding vendor invoices, delivery status, and related inquiries.

Responsibilities

+ Process multi-state payroll for approximately 150 employees on a bi-weekly basis, including weekly timesheet processing for contractors.

+ Support billing and month-end reconciliations.

+ Manage accounts payable data entry and expense reporting.

+ Communicate with vendors regarding invoices, delivery status, payments, and tax documentation.

+ Collaborate with purchasing on invoice processing.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and expense reporting.

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Experience with invoicing, reconciliation, and familiarity with GAAP.

+ Advanced skills in Excel and payroll processing using systems like Paylocity or UKG.

+ Knowledge of 1099 forms, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and customer billing.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Knowledge of Paylocity, UKG, or other third-party payroll processing software.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

+ Knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.

+ Bachelor's or Associate's degree strongly preferred; experience may substitute for education for candidates passionate about growth in an accounting career.

+ Organized and efficient, with the ability to coordinate customer visits, travel, and meetings.

+ Desire for personal growth and achieving long-term company objectives.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite with some potential flexibility. The team consists of three accounting staff and reports to the Accounting Director and Accounting Manager. The team is small, highly collaborative, and features an open-door policy, allowing for easy access to information about timesheets, PTO balances, and payroll questions. The company culture is strong, growing quickly, and emphasizes face-to-face interaction. The environment is fast-paced, with a tenured team committed to delivering high-performance solutions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Longmont, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Longmont,CO.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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