Staff Accountant (Entry-Level)

Fast Enterprises

$80K — $85K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and tax principles.
  • 0-2 years of accounting experience, including internships or coursework.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel with financial modeling skills.
  • Familiarity with accounting software like QuickBooks, Sage, or NetSuite.
  • Analytical skills to identify financial trends and discrepancies.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain the general ledger and ensure compliance with GAAP.
  • Analyze journal entries and adjustments for financial statement accuracy.
  • Prepare and analyze consolidated financial statements.
  • Ensure compliance with financial policies and identify process improvements.
  • Manage fixed assets, including depreciation methods and useful life.
  • Record and process semimonthly payroll journal entries.
  • Assist in accounts payable and vendor reconciliations.

Benefits

  • Merit-based pay structure and performance-based bonuses.
  • 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Sabbatical program offering a month of paid leave.
  • Paid parental leave and holidays, along with vacation and sick time.
  • Gift matching program for volunteer hours or donations.
  • Year-round team-building activities.
  • Opportunities to drive meaningful change in government agencies.
Full Job Description
Overview

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 of mind of top coverage without financial burden.
  • Sabbatical program, known as the FAST Pause. This program provides you with a month of paid leave to pursue your passions and recharge in any way you would like.
  • We provide paid parental leave.
  • We provide paid holidays, as well as vacation and sick time.
  • Our gift matching program matches annual volunteer hours or monetary donations.
  • Team-building activities are offered throughout the year.
  • Make a difference by driving meaningful and positive change in government agencies.


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Pay Range

USD $80,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.

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