STAFF ACCOUNTANT I

StoneAge Tools • Durango, CO

10h • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Staff Accountant I supports accurate financial reporting through month-end accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, audit preparation, and analysis of financial information. The role investigates differences, communicates findings, and contributes dependable work to help the accounting team respond to business needs.

The position is suited to a self-driven accountant who values accuracy, follows assignments through to completion, and can organize multiple priorities while working independently within established direction. The accountant is expected to seek guidance when additional judgment is needed, investigate the context behind financial data, and explain findings clearly to colleagues across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting or Finance.
• 1–3 years of general accounting experience.
• Intermediate understanding of US GAAP and its application to accounting practices.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently.
• Ability to work and communicate professionally with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing and/or multi-location environment.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close by reviewing account activity, proposing journal entries, and preparing supporting documentation for review.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, identify unusual items or differences, research their causes, and recommend corrections or follow-up actions.
• Apply an intermediate understanding of US GAAP when evaluating transactions and preparing accounting work, and raise questions when treatment is unclear.
• Prepare audit schedules and gather supporting records under the direction of accounting team staff, ensuring information is organized, accurate, and traceable.
• Respond to financial inquiries by compiling ad hoc data reports, checking the underlying information, and explaining relevant results or variances.
• Assist with budget-to-actual spending analysis by identifying material differences and helping the team understand the transactions behind them.
• Communicate assignment status, open questions, and potential issues in a timely and professional manner.

Benefits

• Profit-sharing.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), with shares of company stock allocated to eligible employees each year.
• Employee-owned, highly engaged, collaborative workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level