About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role & Responsibilities

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Staff Accountant to support month-end close activities and handle compliance tasks across multiple entities. This role is best for a detail-oriented early-career accountant who wants hands-on exposure to core accounting functions and growth opportunities.

• Assist with full-cycle month-end close and support timely monthly and year-end close processes
• Manage compliance tasks across states: annual reports, business licenses, and sales/use tax filings
• Reconcile and maintain assigned balance sheet accounts, including fixed assets and monthly depreciation entries
• Prepare and validate monthly equipment invoicing
• Create general ledger entries with supporting backup documentation
• Learn the accounts payable process and serve as backup to the Accounts Payable Specialist
• Support year-end audit preparation by compiling required backup and documentation
• Ask questions, learn proactively, and participate in training opportunities

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Employment type: Contract, Full-time
• Pay: $25–$28 per hour

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Required & Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business — preferred
• Internship or prior accounting-related experience — preferred
• Entry-level accounting experience required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel proficiency at intermediate or higher — VLOOKUP, pivot tables, IFERROR, INDEX/MATCH, etc.)
• Working knowledge of dealer management systems (CDK / IntelliDealer) and data tools (Power BI, ODBC) — preferred
• Experience in an accounting department and background in heavy equipment — preferred

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Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Sound judgment and practical problem-solving
• Clear, professional communication across functions and levels
• Flexibility and ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment
• Willingness to learn and take direction

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Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental plans
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution up to $1,750/year
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid AD&D coverage ($100K)
• Supplemental life insurance options
• PTO that begins accruing on the start date
• Sick time and 8 paid holidays per year
• Short- and long-term disability options
• Bereavement time and full-day jury duty pay
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Annual boot allowance and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses (up to $300)
• Dealership-level certifications and training
• Opportunities for advancement

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Work Environment & Schedule

• Location: Onsite at the Commerce City branch (office setting)
• Typical hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (overtime as applicable)
• Noise level: Low to moderate

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Physical Requirements

• Normal physical agility consistent with an office environment

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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