Staff Accountant (Entry-Level)

Overview

Fast Enterprises is a provider of essential software and services for citizens and government. In 1998, we changed the way government revenue agencies support their business with the introduction of GenTax®. We have expanded beyond Tax and now also perform implementations for Motor Vehicle, Driver License, Unemployment Insurance, and Child Support Engagement agencies.

 

Your FAST career has a meaningful and lasting social impact. FAST offers a collaborative in-office problem-solving environment.

 

Qualified candidates will join our team at our headquarters in Centennial, CO. This role will be hybrid (3 days in-office) after in-office training.

Responsibilities

As a Staff Accountant (Entry-Level), you will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting key business operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to take ownership of financial processes in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. 

 

• Maintain the general ledger by reconciling accounts, reviewing financial transactions, and preparing adjusting journal entries to ensure compliance with GAAP and tax regulations. 

• Analyze journal entries, accruals, and adjustments before finalizing financial statements, ensuring accuracy and completeness. 

• Prepare and analyze consolidated financial statements for both internal and external reporting, gathering and interpreting data to provide meaningful insights for leadership. 

• Ensure adherence to financial policies, controls, and regulatory requirements, actively identifying areas for process improvement and increased efficiency. 

• Contribute to fixed asset management, maintaining accurate records, assigning depreciation methods, and determining useful asset life in compliance with federal tax guidelines. 

• Accurately record and process semimonthly payroll journal entries, ensuring proper allocation across departments and cost centers. 

• Assist in accounts payable processing, including vendor reconciliations, expense tracking, and compliance with company purchasing policies. 

• Conduct credit card reconciliations, verifying transactions and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. 

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and ensuring all accounts are properly maintained in accordance with GAAP. 

• Support audit and tax preparation efforts by gathering documentation, preparing reconciliations, and responding to auditor requests. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting initiatives. 

• Proactively seek opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve accuracy, and enhance financial reporting. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. 

• Strong foundation in GAAP, tax principles, and financial reporting standards. 

• 0-2 years of accounting experience preferred, including internships or relevant coursework in financial reporting and analysis. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience with pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling. 

• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems. 

• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen ability to identify financial trends and discrepancies. 

• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. 

• Ability to exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

• Adaptability to changing business needs, with a proactive approach to process improvement and efficiency.

• Collaborate effectively with team members and cross-functional stakeholders to support accounting operations and business objectives.

FAST Benefits

• Throughout your career, you will be rewarded through our merit-based pay structure, 401(k) matching program, and performance based bonuses. 
• Our exceptional benefits package includes coverage for FASTies and their families. Health, dental, and vision insurance are 100% employer-paid, providing the peace