We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support a busy finance team within the education sector. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who brings strong accounting fundamentals, a careful eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy. The position plays a key role in day-to-day financial operations, including payables, reconciliations, payroll support, and close activities, while helping maintain organized records and dependable reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage high-volume accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices are reviewed, entered, and processed accurately within established deadlines.<br>• Coordinate regular payment cycles, including check processing and related verification steps to maintain proper financial controls.<br>• Support month-end accounting tasks by preparing payables-related entries, reviewing outstanding items, and helping complete closing activities on schedule.<br>• Reconcile activity and bank accounts with precision, investigate discrepancies, and maintain reliable documentation for reporting purposes.<br>• Review purchasing card transactions for policy compliance, identify coding errors, and work with stakeholders to resolve exceptions promptly.<br>• Provide assistance with payroll processing to help ensure accurate pay practices and alignment with organizational standards.<br>• Organize financial records and schedules needed for month-end, year-end, and audit support, helping the department remain audit-ready.<br>• Apply and reinforce chart of accounts standards to promote consistency in financial coding and reporting across transactions.<br>• Partner with internal teams and external vendors on purchase order system rollout activities and related accounting workflow support.
<p>Hiring: Staff Accountant | Construction Industry</p><p>A growing commercial construction firm is hiring a Staff Accountant to join a collaborative, tight‑knit finance team in Colorado Springs. T</p><p>This organization operates as a construction company supporting projects across multiple states. With over 20 years in business, they’ve evolved beyond traditional construction services and continue to invest in innovation, process improvement, and technology.</p><p><br></p><p>Role Overview</p><p>We’re looking for a hands‑on Staff Accountant with 2+ years of accounting experience who enjoys owning transactional accuracy and supporting month‑end close. Basic construction or project accounting knowledge is helpful but not required.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries for month‑end close</li><li>Maintain accurate general ledger activity</li><li>Assist with A/P, A/R, and daily transactional accounting</li><li>Support project accounting teams as needed</li><li>Help ensure data accuracy and support internal controls</li><li>Collaborate with office and project staff to resolve discrepancies</li></ul><p>This role is 100% in office. </p>
We are looking for an Entry Level Accountant to join a construction-focused team in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This position is well suited for someone beginning an accounting career who is eager to build experience across financial records, payroll review, and spreadsheet-based reporting. The role offers the opportunity to support day-to-day accounting operations while developing a strong foundation in core accounting processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Enter and organize financial data with accuracy to maintain reliable accounting records and support daily operations.<br>• Review payroll information for completeness and identify discrepancies that require correction or follow-up.<br>• Prepare and update Excel spreadsheets used for tracking transactions, balances, and routine financial activity.<br>• Assist with accounts payable tasks, including recording invoices and helping ensure timely processing of vendor payments.<br>• Support accounts receivable activities by maintaining payment records and monitoring outstanding customer balances.<br>• Perform bank and account reconciliations to help confirm that financial records align with supporting documentation.<br>• Post accounting entries and maintain organized documentation for audits, reporting, and internal review.<br>• Contribute to process-related administrative accounting work, including support for updates to financial tracking practices when needed.