GL Accountant, Boulder,CO

We are looking for that particular person with razor-sharp attention to detail, who is thorough and can spot opportunities to improve processes. You must be able to examine data to grasp issues, draw conclusions and solve problems. You’ll work as part of a small, yet energetic finance team, interacting with other departments within the company to pursue accounting solutions and budgeting assistance.

Daily/on-going tasks include maintaining the General Ledger; ensuring accuracy and completeness of all monthly Journal Entries; account coding; and reconciliations. We won’t micro-manage you so you must be self-motivated. It can get stressful because deadlines are frequent and varied, so you must stay focused on tasks in spite of distractions and interruptions.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare monthly journal entries in accordance with GAAP; prepare balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual state sales tax returns
• Identify daily activity in bank accounts
• Maintain the Fixed Asset System, depreciation and roll forward schedules
• Prepare monthly budget vs. actual reports >
• Assist with preparation of ad hoc reports provided to management
• Assist with audit preparation
• Act as backup to the Sales Coordinator and Accounting Coordinator as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Skills and Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 2-5 years' accounting experience
• Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley requirements
• Knowledge of revenue recognition
• Proficient with Excel spreadsheets
• Excellent technical knowledge of all accounting functional areas
• Knowledge of MAS500 a plus

Exelis Visual Information Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.