Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant I | Trinidad Benham

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Trinidad Benham, located in Greenwood Village, CO, with the potential for occasional travel. The company operates with a commitment to maintaining rigorous financial procedures and accurate records. This Staff Accountant I position is fundamental to ensuring all financial statements are in full compliance with established accounting standards. The role contributes directly to the overall financial health and transparency of the organization by supporting critical accounting operations and providing essential financial insights.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Greenwood Village, CO
• Pay: $70000–$85000 yearly
• Team: Reports to Senior Accounting Manager, supports higher-level accounting employees.
• Mission: Primarily responsible for the Company’s financial procedures, records, and statements to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Tech Stack: Intermediate knowledge of Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Record Management: Post all recurring, standard, and monthly journal entries to maintain comprehensive financial records.
• Account Reconciliation: Prepare thorough bank and balance sheet account reconciliations, diligently researching and resolving any identified discrepancies to ensure accuracy.
• Accounts Payable Oversight: Audit, review, and approve accounts payable journal entries, verifying payment of invoices and ensuring charges are allocated to the appropriate accounts.
• Financial Statement Support: Assist with the preparation, analysis, and review of monthly and management business unit financial statements, account balances, or other financial reports to confirm accuracy and completeness.
• Month-End Close Contribution: Provide essential support to higher-level accounting employees and the Senior Accounting Manager to ensure a timely and efficient month-end close process.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required, or equivalent, providing core domain knowledge.
• Experience: Minimum zero to three (0-3) years of related experience.
• Skills: Intermediate knowledge of Excel, strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, high standards of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external customers.