Sr. Corporate Accountant

Arq Solutions LLC•Greenwood Village, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Corporate Accountant plays a critical role in the Company’s financial reporting and close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. This position is responsible for leading key aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement analysis. This role serves as a key contributor within the Corporate Accounting team, partnering cross-functionally with operations, FP&A, tax, and external auditors to ensure financial results are complete, accurate, and well understood. The Senior Corporate Accountant will also support internal controls (SOX), drive process improvements, and help enhance reporting efficiency in a dynamic, publicly traded manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytically strong, and capable of operating effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting + industry preferred)
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements
Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, data analysis; Power Query a plus)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Effective communicator with the ability to explain financial concepts clearly
Proactive, self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across functions
Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation
Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, data entry, and operating standard office equipment (e.g., keyboard, mouse, calculator)
Ability to view and analyze data on computer screens for extended periods
Occasional standing, walking, or moving within an office environment
Ability to communicate effectively via phone, video conferencing, and in person
May require extended work hours, including evenings and occasional weekends, particularly during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles
Ability to work on-site at the Company’s Greenwood Village, CO office as required to support collaboration, business operations, and close cycles

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred
Experience in a publicly traded company or strong exposure to SEC reporting highly preferred
Manufacturing, industrial, or cost accounting experience preferred
Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite strongly preferred; SAP/Oracle acceptable)
Experience with financial reporting tools and systems is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and execute key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
Prepare and review complex journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions
Perform and review account reconciliations, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of reconciling items
Perform detailed variance analysis (month-over-month, quarter-over-quarter, and budget vs. actual) and provide insights to management
Analyze general ledger activity and investigate unusual or unexpected fluctuations
Ensure all transactions are recorded in compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies
Maintain integrity of the general ledger across key accounts including cash, receivables, accruals, and reserves
Support technical accounting matters and implementation of new accounting standards, as needed
Assist in maintaining and improving accounting policies and procedures
Oversee and reconcile the Accounts Receivable subledger to the general ledger, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of reconciling items.
Partner with the Accounts Receivable function to investigate and resolve discrepancies, aging issues, unapplied cash, and billing variances
Support analysis and recording of reserves, including allowance for doubtful accounts, in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Support preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K), including footnote disclosures and supporting schedules
Assist with earnings support and other external financial reporting requirements
Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, including documentation, testing support, and remediation efforts
Partner with internal and external auditors to support audits and reviews
Perform and review monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner
Collaborate with Treasury and Finance teams to ensure accurate cash reporting
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
Develop and maintain standardized reporting tools and templates
Collaborate with plant operations, supply chain, FP&A, and other departments to ensure accurate financial data
Support business initiatives with financial insights and analysis
Serve as a resource and mentor to other accounting staff, as applicable