General Ledger Accounting Manager

KPA•Westminster, CO

20d•$100 - $120

About The Position

Founded in 1986, KPA is a leading provider of Workforce Compliance software and consulting services. We succeed if our clients can send their employees home at night, having not experienced a workplace accident or injury. The combination of software, consulting, and training helps clients identify, remedy, and prevent workplace safety and compliance problems so they can focus on what’s important – their core business. Help us help keep people safe and businesses working efficiently. Named as one of Built In Colorado’s Best Places to Work for six years in a row, KPA is made up of talented individuals working together for the greater good. We’re here to help our clients build safe, thriving organizations, and we’re looking for people with a common goal to help us do it. Position Description: The General Ledger (GL) Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the integrity and accuracy of the company’s financial records through management of the general ledger, key account reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements. This role leads the general ledger accounting process and supports complex accounting areas, including CIDS, self-insurance employee benefits, debt and derivatives. In addition, this position will oversee the Accounts Receivable and Collections team, ensuring timely billing, collections, and accurate reporting of customer balances to optimize working capital and reduce aged receivables. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly analytical, and able to balance hands-on accounting work with team leadership and process improvement.

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of accounts receivable department operations, functions, office procedures and computer capabilities.
Advanced Excel skills.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
Strong work ethic – ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a demanding detail-oriented environment.
Self-motivated, time efficient and proactive with ability to work under minimum supervision.
Confident in dealing with customers and senior management.
Enthusiastic team player with desire to train/mentor, and willing to assist others where necessary.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with department staff, supervisory personnel, associates, and the general public.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience
7-10 years of relevant experience, public accounting experience preferred
Two or more years of leadership/management experience included
History of proven process improvement experience with a systems focus

Nice To Haves

CPA Certified
NetSuite experience desired
Technology industry experience is desirable

Responsibilities

Manage the monthly general ledger close process, ensuring all entries are complete, accurate, and in accordance with GAAP.
Manage the Cash and Accounts Payable functions.
Prepare and/or review complex reconciliations including capitalized internally developed software, reserves, debt and derivates.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of internal financial statements and related management reporting.
Support the Controller with preparation of financial analysis, balance sheet reviews, and variance explanations.
Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Operations, and other departments to support financial transparency and accuracy.
Assist with external audit requests and serve as a key liaison with auditors.
Lead the AR and Collections team, setting clear objectives and performance metrics.
Oversee cash application and collections processes.
Monitor aging reports, drive collection efforts, and escalate high-risk accounts as needed.
Partner with Sales and Customer Success to resolve billing disputes and improve customer payment behavior.
Implement and maintain best practices to improve DSO and minimize bad debt exposure
Identify and implement process improvements to streamline the monthly close, reconciliation, and AR processes.
Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and GAAP.
Participate in or lead accounting system enhancements or integrations as the company grows.