Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Projection, Cost Allocation, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Detail Oriented, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Forecasting, Intuit Quickbooks, Leadership, Manufacturing, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Reconciliation, Sales, Time Management, Variance Analysis, WIP (Wash-in-Place)
We are seeking a highly skilled Contract Accountant/Controller to support a manufacturing organization in Colorado Springs. This is a part-time, long-term opportunity ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a hands-on, operational finance environment.
This role will play a key part in maintaining financial accuracy, improving reporting processes, and supporting leadership with timely financial insights.
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Shift/Hours: 5–10 hours per week
Duration: Temp Contract about 20 months
Pay Range: $45–$60/hour
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, and balance sheet reconciliation
- Prepare monthly P&L, KPI reporting, and variance analysis
- Manage COGS and WIP accounting, including labor and material cost allocation using
- Maintain and analyze cash flow forecasts, AR/AP, and operating expenses
- Ensure accuracy of tax filings (sales, payroll, federal and state quarterly reporting)
- Audit and optimize QuickBooks structure, entries, and reporting efficiency
- Deliver accurate, timely financial statements (monthly and annual)
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller or senior accounting role experience
- Strong manufacturing accounting background (COGS, WIP, job costing required)
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel
- Proven experience with full-cycle accounting and financial statement preparation
- Strong analytical ability with experience in variance and KPI reporting
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight in a contract environment