Mars

Senior Accountant

Mars
Posted 10/22/2026full-timeLoveland • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $103,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maintaining General Ledger accounts, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP. Proficient in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Office skills, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords
General Ledger ManagementUS GAAP ComplianceFinancial Statement PreparationCPA or CPA CandidateCost Accounting Principles

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Maintain and control the organization’s General Ledger accounts and transactions
  • Prepare journal entries and perform general account analysis and reconciliation
  • Identify and analyze reconciling items between the general ledger and supporting details, and follow through on clearing them
  • Assist in preparing financial statements
  • Support period-end closing processes and ensure timely, accurate reporting
  • Account for lessee leases under ASC 842
  • Research technical accounting guidance and ensure appropriate application
  • Monitor compliance with accounting standards, including GAAP, and internal controls
  • Support other functional areas by providing data, answering accounting questions, participating in cross-functional teams, and providing training
  • Seek process improvements and resolve problems
  • Participate in special projects, including ERP implementation/testing
  • Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
  • 4+ years’ related experience in a large corporation or public accounting, or combination
  • In-depth understanding of US GAAP
  • CPA or CPA candidate preferred
  • A Master’s Degree in Accounting preferred
  • Organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, financial reporting, and budgeting
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to prioritize workload in order to meet tight deadlines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proficiency in accounting software (Oracle a plus, but not required)
  • Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel (i.e. pivots, vlookups), Outlook and PowerPoint

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual incentive opportunity
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)
  • Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life
  • Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
  • Life Assistance Program
  • Pet Care Discounts

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Hard Skills
Journal Entry PreparationAccount ReconciliationFinancial ReportingBudgetingAnalytical Skills
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
Accounting SoftwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPoint
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingMaster’s Degree in AccountingCPA
Industry Keywords
ASC 842Internal ControlsERP ImplementationCross-Functional TeamsProcess Improvements