Senior Accountant

RK Industries, LLC•Aurora, CO

1d•$90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting our accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial information. Working closely with the Assistant Controller, you will take ownership of critical accounting processes, contribute to a timely and accurate financial close, and help drive efficiencies across the department. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s a plus).
3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a multi-entity or multi-location environment.
CPA or progress toward CPA strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
Proficiency with accounting software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with high accuracy.
Team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree a plus.
CPA or progress toward CPA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries in accordance with GAAP.
Perform timely and accurate reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, including cash, accruals, fixed assets, prepaids, and intercompany transactions.
Assist in producing monthly financial statements, schedules, KPIs, and internal reporting packages.
Support the Assistant Controller in executing the month-end and year-end close schedule.
Prepare audit-ready schedules, supporting documentation, and analyses for external auditors.
Assist with property tax filings, sales and use tax returns, and other compliance reporting.
Help maintain internal controls to ensure the safeguarding of assets and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Respond to requests from internal departments (Marketing, IT, HR, Supply Chain, etc.) by providing accurate financial data and analysis.
Assist the Assistant Controller and Corporate Controller in delivering financial insights to Business Unit leadership.
Support accounts payable, cash management, and other operational accounting functions as needed.
Maintain and update accounting systems, supporting upgrades, testing, and enhancements under the direction of the Assistant Controller.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve accuracy and efficiency in daily workflows.
Participate in the implementation and training of new accounting tools and process improvements.
Ensure proper documentation of processes and contribute to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Assist in preparing the annual budget and periodic forecasts by gathering data, validating inputs, and performing variance analyses.
Provide analytical support to the Assistant Controller during budget review cycles.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.
RK Mechanical employees and subcontractors are required to implement and maintain all safety and health systems practices including the training requirements of RK Mechanical Orientation and CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens.