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Staff Accountant

CFS
  • Denver, CO
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    Job Description

    We're Hiring: Staff Accountant


    We're looking for a Staff Accountant to join a well-established construction company! This is a great opportunity for someone with a construction background who wants to grow their accounting career, work alongside a supportive Controller, and gain hands-on experience in project-based accounting.


    Why This Opportunity?



    • Work directly under a fantastic Controller who loves to mentor and develop her team



    • Opportunity for long-term growth within a large organization with multiple subsidiaries



    • Gain exposure to international financial reporting and consolidations



    • Join a financially stable, well-established construction company



    • Collaborative, low-ego environment with a supportive team



    • Opportunity to expand your accounting knowledge and responsibilities



    • Hands-on role with exposure to multiple areas of construction accounting



    • Strong leadership and a team-oriented culture




    Staff Accountant Responsibilities



    • Assist with daily accounting operations and general ledger activities



    • Maintain project budgets and assist with job costing and analysis



    • Track labor, materials, and equipment expenses across construction projects



    • Support project billing, accounts receivable, and collections



    • Prepare monthly progress billings, AIA documentation, and invoices



    • Process vendor invoices, subcontractor payments, and purchase orders



    • Coordinate with project managers on change orders, lien waivers, and project closeouts



    • Assist with Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and monthly job cost reports



    • Support month-end close, including bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and journal entries



    • Assist with surety bond documentation and audit requirements



    • Identify job cost discrepancies and support financial reporting



    • Collaborate with accounting and project management teams




    Staff Accountant Qualifications



    • Construction industry experience is a huge plus, someone with strong GL will also be considered



    • Strong understanding of construction terminology and processes



    • Previous accounting, bookkeeping, or accounting clerk experience



    • Familiarity with project-based accounting and job costing preferred



    • Experience with WIP reporting and percentage-of-completion accounting a plus



    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred but not required



    • Open to candidates with 1–2 years of accounting experience or experienced accounting clerks



    • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills



    • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities



    • Collaborative, team-oriented mindset



    • Eager to learn and grow within the organization




    Salary Range


    75K-80K


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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDenver, CO
    IndustryFinancial Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1994
    Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

    About Company

    Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

    CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

    Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

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    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Bookkeepingunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Change Order Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Projectsunmatched
    • Cost Analysisunmatched
    • Cost Reportingunmatched
    • Credit and Collectionsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Financial Controlunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Liensunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Purchase Ordersunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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