Senior Staff Accountant

About the Job:

The Senior Staff Accountant is a key role in Summit’s Finance Department supporting the Financial Controller in all components of the accounting cycle. Primary duties include billing & accounts receivable, bi-weekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now, multi-state sales tax compliance lead, month-end close GL reconciliations and reviewing work of the AP Specialist.

Responsibilities:

• Generate accurate and timely invoices according to billing contract schedule

• Manage AR Aging Report ensuring client accounts are current and payment arrangements are made when necessary

•  Process bi-weekly payroll and prepare pay cycle reports including GL journal entry

• Ownership of sales tax process from customer set up to monthly/quarterly returns and payments

• Month-end close GL account reconciliations including balancing with external systems

• Reviews work of the AP Specialist and approves invoices for payment

• Other duties as assigned by Financial Controller

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, and reprioritize frequently.

• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in use of a personal computer (either MacOS or Windows); ability to adapt to company tools (Google Docs, Sheets, Slack, Expensify, Sage Intacct, etc.)

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work and communicate completion challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Accounting degree

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a combination of relevant accounting experience and/or acquired professional certifications may be considered

• 8-10 years accounting experience with a minimum of 5 years in payroll. 

• Experience with Sage Intacct

• Preferred: ADP Workforce now is highly desirable. Experience with Bill.com, Expensify and Google Suite are preferred. Experience processing payroll for a multi-state employer.

Physical and Cognitive Requirements 

This role is based in Colorado and the employee must live in Colorado. 

This position has the following physical requirements:

• Constant 

• Sitting with repetitive motion related to administrative work (e.g. typing)

• Ability to lift or otherwise move moderate weight (such as a box of paper).

This position has the following mental capabilities and cognitive requirements:

• Understanding of complex problems and the ability to collaborate to explore alternative solutions.

• Makes decisions that have an impact on the work unit’s operations and services.

• Communicates a variety of information.

Working conditions:

• This position works in an office environment and requires frequent interaction with others and the public.

• This position works under deadlines, with competing priorities from multiple people.

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Starting at $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year depending on experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Full-time, Monday-Friday, generally during core business hours

• Hybrid work policy — expected to be in office a minimum of 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) once training period is complete (which may require 5 days per week in the office).

Time Off:

Flexible, Paid Vacation

Supplemental pay types:
Eligibility for bonus based on company and personal performance

Travel requirement:
None

Join our team and contribute to Summit Integrated's commitment to service. Take the next step in your career by applying now!

The deadline to apply for this position is 11/20/24 but may be extended. Background checks required. Summit Integrated Systems is an equal opportunity employer — all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. *Colorado residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.