Staff Accountant (Entry-Level)
Staff Accountant (Entry-Level)
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Job Description
Overview
Fast Enterprises is a provider of essential software and services for citizens and government. In 1998 we changed the way government revenue agencies support their business with the introduction of GenTax. We have expanded beyond Tax and now also perform implementations for Motor Vehicle Driver License Unemployment Insurance and Child Support Engagement agencies.
Your FAST career has a meaningful and lasting social impact. FAST offers a collaborative inoffice problemsolving environment.
Responsibilities
We are looking for an entrylevel Staff Accountantto join our team at our Headquarters inCentennial CO. This role will initially be five days inoffice for training and then transition to a hybrid schedule (three days inoffice).
This role is a key contributor to our finance team responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting maintaining compliance with accounting standards and supporting overall business operations. The ideal candidate is detailoriented analytical and eager to take ownership of financial processes in a fastpaced environment.
General Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Maintain the general ledger reconcile accounts and prepare adjusting journal entries to ensure compliance with GAAP and tax regulations.
- Analyze journal entries accruals and adjustments before generating financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare internal and external financial statements gathering and interpreting data for leadership and compliance reporting.
- Ensure adherence to financial policies controls and regulatory requirements identifying areas for process improvement.
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations investigating variances and ensuring proper account maintenance.
Fixed Assets & Payroll
- Oversee fixed asset management maintaining accurate records assigning depreciation methods and determining useful asset life in compliance with federal tax guidelines.
- Accurately record and process semimonthly payroll journal entries ensuring proper allocation across departments and cost centers
Accounts Payable & Reconciliations
- Assist in processing accounts payable ensuring accurate vendor reconciliations expense tracking and
- compliance with company policies.
- Conduct credit card reconciliations verifying transactions investigating discrepancies and ensuring timely resolution.
Audit & Compliance
- Support audit and tax preparation efforts by gathering documentation preparing reconciliations and responding to auditor requests.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP tax regulations and internal financial policies.
Financial Analysis & Process Improvement
- Generate custom financial reports and provide insights to leadership to support strategic decisionmaking.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to support financial planning budgeting and forecasting initiatives.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency accuracy and reporting capabilities.
Qualifications
Education & Certifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting (or currently pursuing one).
- CPA eligibility or progress toward certification is a plus.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of GAAP tax principles and financial reporting standards.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including experience with pivot tables VLOOKUP and financial modeling.
- Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks Sage NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
Experience
- 02 years of accounting experience preferred including internships or relevant coursework in financial reporting and analysis.
- Handson experience with account reconciliations journal entries and financial statement preparation.
Analytical & Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with a keen ability to identify financial trends and discrepancies.
- Highly detailoriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment take initiative and work independently while collaborating with crossfunctional teams.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to nonfinancial stakeholders.
- Adaptability to changing business needs with a proactive approach to process improvement and efficiency.
FAST Benefits
- Throughout your career you will be rewarded through our meritbased pay structure 401(k) matching program and performance based bonuses.
- Our exceptional benefits package includes coverage for FASTies and their families. Health dental and vision insurance are 100% employerpaid providing the peace of mind of top coverage without financial burden.
- Sabbatical program known as the FAST Pause. This program provides you with a month of paid leave to pursue your passions and recharge in any way you would like.
- We provide paid parental leave.
- We provide paid holidays as well as vacation and sick time.
- Our gift matching program matches annual volunteer hours or monetary donations.
- Teambuilding activities are offered throughout the year.
- Make a difference by driving meaningful and positive change in government agencies.
Want More Information
FAST is an equal opportunity employer.
Voluntary SelfIdentification Information is requested for U.S. applicants during the application process.
Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills abilities and location of the applicant.
Fast Enterprises is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Fast Enterprises will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact.
Pay Range
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
