About the Role

Our client in the Cherry Creek area is seeking a Temporary Staff Accountant to support core accounting functions during a period of increased workload. This role is fully on-site and ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys hands-on work, fast-paced environments, and contributing to a collaborative finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet schedules and reconcile supporting documentation.
• Support daily accounting operations such as AP/AR processing, bank reconciliations, and cash postings.
• Review transactions for accuracy and proper coding in accordance with company policies and GAAP.
• Assist with expense tracking, vendor statements, and resolving billing discrepancies.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analyses as requested.
• Support the team during audits by gathering documentation and ensuring accuracy of financial data.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready files and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 2-3+ years of accounting experience; prior Staff Accountant or full-cycle accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel (lookups, pivot tables) and familiarity with common accounting systems (NetSuite, Sage, QuickBooks, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong sense of organization and accuracy.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable jumping into multiple tasks.
• Strong communicator who works well with cross-functional teams.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to thrive in an on-site work setting.