Senior Accountant

High Country Beverage Corp•Johnstown, CO

just now•$85,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is the functional lead of the accounting department operating under the HC Family Companies umbrella. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day accounting functions—including financial reporting, AR/AP, invoicing, and collections—while ensuring the team is structured, trained, and executing accurately. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who brings structure and financial clarity to a fast-growing operation, possesses the technical depth to own the books, and can effectively communicate financial insights to executive stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years of direct team or function oversight.
CPA license or active CPA candidacy is strongly preferred.
Strong proficiency in GAAP, ERP/accounting systems, and advanced Excel (reconciliation models, cash flow projections).
Experience with cost accounting, inventory, or production cost structures in a fast-moving, mid-sized business environment is preferred.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present financial data to non-finance stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

CPA license or active CPA candidacy is strongly preferred.
Experience with cost accounting, inventory, or production cost structures in a fast-moving, mid-sized business environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and mentor accounting staff handling purchasing, vendor payments, AR/AP, invoicing, and collections.
Evaluate team capabilities, delegate tasks effectively, and establish standardized workflows.
Cultivate a culture of precision, accountability, and continuous development.
Lead the monthly close process efficiently, preparing all journal entries, accruals, and deferrals.
Produce accurate monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) with clear variance analysis.
Own all balance sheet reconciliations and ensure compliance with GAAP.
Manage the full AR/AP lifecycle, optimizing invoicing accuracy and coordinating with sales/operations to eliminate billing gaps.
Proactively manage the AR aging schedule and drive professional, persistent collection efforts.
Oversee purchasing workflows to ensure proper authorization, coding, and alignment with cash flow.
Maintain weekly cash reporting and develop short-term cash flow forecasts (18-month horizon).
Monitor working capital trends, inventory valuation, and liquidity risks.
Design and enforce internal controls, including segregation of duties and approval workflows.
Serve as the primary point of contact for external audits, lender reviews, and tax compliance.
Maintain the integrity of the accounting system and continuously optimize processes to reduce manual efforts.