Staff Accountant Contract-to-permanent | Hybrid | Colorado Springs, CO Robert Half is partnering with a growing Colorado Springs organization to identify a Staff Accountant who is ready to make an immediate impact. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting detail oriented who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and working closely with accounting leadership in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable bringing ideas to the table while helping streamline accounting operations. What You'll Do Prepare and post journal entries. Reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts. Assist with month-end and year-end close activities. Support financial statement preparation and reporting. Analyze variances and research accounting discrepancies. Assist with audit preparation and requested schedules. Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls. Identify process improvements and recommend efficiencies. Partner with accounting leadership on special projects and ongoing initiatives. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. 3+ years of accounting experience. Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and reconciliations. Advanced Excel skills. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. The Ideal Candidate Takes initiative and enjoys making a role their own. Brings accounting expertise and best practices to the team. Thinks outside the box and identifies process improvements. Highly organized, goal-oriented, and detail-focused. Communicates effectively with all levels of the organization. Thrives in a deadline-driven environment. Why This Opportunity? Work directly with a Controller and Assistant Controller. Join an established accounting team with room to contribute and grow. Opportunity to influence processes and drive meaningful improvements. Contract-to-permanent position with long-term potential. Interested? Contact Robert Half today to learn more about this opportunity and how your background aligns with our client's needs.
<p>Great benefits for a Staff Accountant! </p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting is partnering with a local company seeking a staff accountant. </p><p><br></p><p>The staff accountant should have experience with AP/AR, reconciliations, journal entries.</p><p><br></p><p>The staff accountant should have some experience with either, grants, government, non-profit, funds, something along those lines. </p><p><br></p><p>The staff accountant should have a good attitude and good work ethic. </p><p><br></p><p>If you or anyone you know is interested in this staff accountant role please apply to this posting and call Vanessa Sutton at 720.678.9295 and reference staff accountant role down south. </p>
<p><strong>Accountant II</strong></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>The Accountant II supports a range of general ledger, capital asset, grant, and financial reporting functions. This role works closely with internal departments, grant managers, and external auditors and is well‑suited for an experienced accountant with exposure to <strong>project‑based or governmental accounting environments</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Review and approve accounting codes and budget availability for accounts payable invoices and vouchers</li><li>Record, depreciate, and reconcile capital assets</li><li>Coordinate the annual fixed‑asset inventory audit</li><li>Assist with preparation of schedules for the <strong>Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)</strong></li><li>Advise department staff on appropriate capitalization versus expense treatment</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries, deposits, vouchers, spreadsheets, and memorandums</li><li>Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting documentation</li><li>Perform petty cash audits and compile audit reports</li><li>Scan and index financial documents for the Finance Office</li><li>Complete reconciliations related to grants, retainage, and other assigned areas</li><li>Assist grant managers with sub‑recipient monitoring and compliance requirements</li><li>Support preparation of the <strong>Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA)</strong></li><li>Work closely with external auditors on Single Audit activities and compliance with Uniform Guidance</li><li>Assist with audit schedules and provide backup support to Accounts Payable</li><li>Participate in ongoing professional development and training</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned</li></ul><p>This role is 100% in office. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an Accountant II to support core accounting operations and financial reporting activities in Castle Rock, Colorado. This role contributes to the accuracy of fixed asset records, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and audit preparation while partnering with internal teams on grants and expenditure classification. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a public sector finance environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review invoice and voucher submissions to confirm accurate account assignment and available budget prior to approval.<br>• Maintain fixed asset records, record depreciation activity, and reconcile related balances to ensure complete and accurate reporting.<br>• Organize and support the annual physical inventory review of capital assets and resolve discrepancies as needed.<br>• Prepare journal entries, deposits, vouchers, spreadsheets, and supporting documentation for daily and month-end accounting activities.<br>• Reconcile general ledger accounts and specialized balances, including grant-related activity, retainage, and other assigned accounts.<br>• Assist in assembling financial schedules and workpapers for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and other audit requests.<br>• Provide guidance to departmental staff on whether costs should be capitalized or expensed in accordance with accounting standards and policy.<br>• Conduct petty cash reviews, document findings, and maintain scanned and indexed finance records for efficient retrieval.<br>• Support grant administration by helping with sub-recipient oversight, federal expenditure reporting, and coordination with external auditors during single audits.<br>• Serve as backup support for accounts payable processing and contribute to other finance-related assignments as needed.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations for a government office in Colorado. This contract opportunity with potential for a long-term role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple accounting functions in a collaborative, team-focused environment. The position will contribute to payment processing, receivables, billing activities, and accurate record maintenance while partnering closely with finance and administrative staff.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage outgoing payments by reviewing invoices, assigning proper coding, and preparing items for timely disbursement.<br>• Record incoming funds, post transactions accurately, and assist with deposit processing for accounts receivable activities.<br>• Support utility billing administration by updating customer account information and helping maintain accurate billing records.<br>• Process electronic fund transfers and ensure transactions are documented correctly within financial systems.<br>• Perform routine bookkeeping duties and provide broad accounting assistance to support daily department operations.<br>• Maintain organized financial files and enter accounting data promptly with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Collaborate with finance leaders and office personnel to address accounting questions and keep workflows moving efficiently.<br>• Provide supplemental clerical and administrative support related to accounting tasks as business needs arise.
<p>A rapidly growing local organization is seeking an <strong>Accounts Payable & Bookkeeping Specialist</strong> to join its expanding accounting team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a company that is scaling quickly and investing in building a strong accounting and operational infrastructure. The organization has experienced significant growth over the past year and continues to expand its portfolio and operations. Leadership is committed to building a highly effective accounting function and is seeking a motivated professional who enjoys contributing in a dynamic, evolving environment. This role will initially focus on accounts payable, vendor management, and bookkeeping activities, with the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities as the company continues to grow.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process high-volume accounts payable transactions accurately and efficiently</li><li>Review invoices and ensure proper coding and approvals</li><li>Maintain vendor records and manage vendor communications</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Support account reconciliations and month-end processes</li><li>Maintain organized financial records and documentation</li><li>Assist with bookkeeping and general accounting functions</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and leadership</li><li>Provide additional administrative and accounting support as needed</li></ul><p><strong>Who Thrives Here</strong></p><p><strong>The ideal candidate is:</strong></p><ul><li>Personable and relationship-oriented</li><li>A strong team player</li><li>Caring, thoughtful, and professional</li><li>Highly responsive and dependable</li><li>Self-motivated with a proactive mindset</li><li>Comfortable navigating change and growth</li><li>Excited to help build and improve processes</li></ul><p><strong>Why Consider This Opportunity?</strong></p><ul><li>Join a company experiencing substantial growth</li><li>Opportunity to grow your responsibilities as the organization scales</li><li>High visibility with leadership</li><li>Collaborative and supportive team environment</li><li>Ability to make a meaningful impact on processes and operations</li><li>Dog-friendly office 🐶</li></ul><p>If you enjoy being part of a growing organization where your contributions are valued and your role can expand alongside the business, we'd love to hear from you.</p>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Internal Auditor to join a municipal team in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This role is a long-term contract-to-hire position focused exclusively on internal auditing, with an emphasis on financial processes, procurement, and compliance. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring financial integrity, enhancing internal controls, and supporting effective policy implementation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and execute internal audits in accordance with an established annual audit plan.</p><p>• Review procurement processes, contracts, and vendor agreements to ensure compliance with policies and financial controls.</p><p>• Analyze financial workflows, emphasizing fraud prevention, operational effectiveness, and adherence to internal controls.</p><p>• Evaluate budgetary compliance and verify proper documentation for financial transactions.</p><p>• Conduct follow-ups on previous audit findings to confirm that corrective measures have been implemented.</p><p>• Collaborate with finance, procurement, and project teams to document audit findings and propose policy or process improvements.</p><p>• Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to management in a clear and thorough manner.</p><p>• Monitor regulatory changes and recommend updates to internal controls to maintain compliance.</p><p>• Participate in risk assessments and contribute to the development of annual audit strategies.</p><p>• Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency.</p>