Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant – Colorado Industrial Packaging (CIP) Ascent CFO Solutions is retained by CIP to lead this search. Location: Hybrid, Denver (Aurora) or Colorado Springs office (3 days in office, 2 days remote, after initial in-person onboarding) Compensation: $65,000 – $75,000/year, salaried + discretionary annual bonus Employment Type: Full-Time Reports to: CEO and Fractional Controller About the Role Ascent CFO Solutions is partnering with Colorado Industrial Packaging (CIP) to hire a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and take over for a retiring Staff Accountant of five years. This role is critical to maintaining accurate financial records, managing cash flow visibility, and supporting a clean, timely month-end close. You'll work closely with executive management with broad exposure across accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger/operational accounting. Key Responsibilities Cash Application & Management Apply incoming cash receipts to open receivables and deposit checks timely Apply outgoing payments to AP and reconcile to banking records Support a banking institution transition, including ERP integration changes Lead weekly cash management reviews with executive leadership, drawing on aged AR/AP subledger reports Accounts Payable Process vendor invoices (coding, approval, timely payment) Maintain organized AP records and review aged AP reports Reconcile credit card activity and integrate the credit card platform with the ERP Vendor & Customer Management Set up new vendors/customers, including banking verification, W-9 collection, credit checks, and payment terms Serve as point of contact on outstanding balances Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and related account reconciliations Month-End Close Prepare recurring journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations (including inventory) Record fixed asset depreciation and capitalize eligible assets Record expense accruals (commissions, rebates, payroll) Record bi-weekly payroll entries and support payroll system/ERP integration Support the broader close process, variance analysis, and chart of accounts maintenance Support annual audit requests Roll forward accounting files/ERP for new fiscal year Qualifications Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience) + 1–3 years in operational accounting (8+ years of experience can substitute for the degree) Manufacturing industry experience is a plus Working knowledge of AR, AP, inventory, and GL accounting ERP/accounting software experience; strong Excel skills High attention to detail, organization, and discretion with sensitive financial/payroll data Comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a hybrid environment What We Offer $65-75k + discretionary annual bonus Hybrid schedule after onboarding (3 in-office / 2 remote) / can work in the Colorado Springs or Denver (Aurora) office Medical, dental, vision (after 30 days) + HSA option 401(k) with 4% company match (after 30 days) 80 hours accrued PTO, 9 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday (eligible after 60 days) Sick pay accrual (up to 48 hrs/year) Direct exposure to executive leadership with a path toward a Controllership role