Staff Accountant I-II

Goodwin Knight•Colorado Springs, CO

8h•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Join Goodwin Knight, whose mission is "Making Life Better by building attainable housing for the 'missing middle'." All Goodwin Knight projects target the "missing middle", those who make too much to qualify for a subsidy but not enough to afford the sky-high cost of housing. Goodwin Knight is a subsidiary of The Challenger Group, a top 50 homebuilder in the United States. We are seeking a Staff Accountant I or II . Job Title: Staff Accountant Company: Goodwin Knight, LLC Department: Accounting & Finance Reports to: Goodwin Knight Corporate Controller Job Type: Regular Full-Time Work Hours: M-TH 8-5, Friday 8-12 Effective Date: February 2026 Exemption Status: Nonexempt Salary Range: $ 60,000 - $75,000/year (DOE) Profit Sharing: Company Profit Sharing is available and varies based on business results. Benefits: · Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance · Life/Accidental Death/Short-Term Disability Insurance · Paid Time Off (PTO) · 401K Investment with 6% company match · Employee Wealth Program (Home purchase and Rental discounts) Role Summary : Detail-oriented accountant who performs accounting tasks in collaboration with internal departments. As a member of the accounting team, assists in daily, monthly, and annual activities, audits, resolving discrepancies, reporting, and ad hoc duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Knowledge of accounting standards and industry regulations
Competency in accounting and business management software
Proficient in Excel
Strong analytical, time management, and organizational skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in entering financial data
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization
Experience and/or desire to participate in reviewing tax returns (Partnerships – Form 1065)

Nice To Haves

Verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal and customer service skills
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize tasks
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Responsibilities

Collaborates with internal departments to gather and analyze relevant financial data
Enters financial data such as accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and interdepartmental entries into the ledger
Performs account analysis to ensure that journal entries and balances are correct
Complies with internal accounting procedures
Maintains accurate records, including ledgers, journals, receipts, and invoices
Supports the loan draw processes and Accounts Payable processes as needed
Gathers supporting documentation and performs recordkeeping
Assists with preparation for annual audits
Performs administrative and other tasks as needed
Assists with special projects as needed
Performs other related duties as assigned by management