Staff GL Accountant

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Staff GL Accountant is an individual contributor responsible for executing general ledger accounting processes and supporting accurate, GAAP-compliant financial reporting on the expense side of the business. This role partners with the Accounting Manager and cross-functional teams to maintain the integrity of the general ledger, prepare balance sheet reconciliations, and support timely and accurate close deliverables. This individual demonstrates strong technical and analytical capabilities, contributes to process improvements, and supports the monthly close, audit, and ongoing GL operations. This role is expected to operate independently within the GL function, applying strong technical judgment to analyze and resolve moderately complex accounting matters, and escalating only novel, high-risk, or judgmental issues to the Accounting Manager.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Own month-end and quarter-end close activities for assigned expense accounting areas, independently identifying and resolving issues that arise during the close process.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations for assigned accounts, ensuring compliance with company policies, robust supporting documentation, and timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Prepare journal entries related to expense accruals, prepaid assets, reallocations, reserves, and other significant accounting transactions.
• Lead the expense accrual process for assigned functions, partnering with business leaders to gather support and independently record period-end obligations.
• Perform variance and flux analyses for assigned accounts, independently identifying drivers, evaluating business impact, and presenting findings and recommended actions to accounting leadership.
• Review expense transactions to ensure proper recognition, classification, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Interpret and apply accounting guidance and internal policies to routine and non-routine transactions, independently resolving unusual items and escalating only complex or judgmental matters requiring management input.
• Conduct research on technical accounting matters and lead the implementation of new accounting policies within area of responsibility.
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing supporting schedules and gathering documentation for assigned accounting areas.
• Independently identify process inefficiencies and control gaps across the GL function and lead the design and implementation of improvements.
• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on standardization and automation across the GL function, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive adoption.
• Maintain and update accounting procedures and process documentation for assigned areas.
• Perform assigned internal control activities and maintain supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with GAAP, SOX requirements, and company policies.

Build working relationships with Finance, FP&A, Operations, Procurement, HR, and other business partners to gather information, resolve accounting questions, and influence process and control changes.

• Serve as a resource and informal mentor to junior accounting staff, reviewing their work and providing guidance on GL accounting and reconciliation best practices.
• Collaborate with team members to promote consistency in accounting practices and documentation.
• Participate in special projects and other accounting priorities as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3–5 years of corporate accounting experience, or 2–3 years of public accounting experience
• Demonstrated experience independently owning general ledger accounting processes and account reconciliations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA
• Experience with a leading global accounting firm (e.g., Big 4)
• Public accounting experience
• SaaS or subscription-based business experience
• Experience with Oracle
• Experience with Claude and/or AI tools
• Local to the Denver Area

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong execution and ownership mindset with proven ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity across assigned areas
• Solid understanding of GL accounting principles and balance sheet reconciliation best practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate options and recommend solutions for issues that are not clearly defined, with minimal oversight
• Effective time management skills with ability to prioritize competing deadlines
• Clear, concise, and persuasive communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt style and message for cross-functional and leadership audiences
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions
• Strong Excel skills and willingness to learn financial systems
• High standards of integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality
• Ability to apply accounting guidance to day-to-day work
• Continuous improvement mindset, including openness to automation and AI-driven efficiencies
• Strong documentation skills that improve clarity, consistency, and reduce review cycles

The compensation for this role is: $74,000- $98,000

The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the GHX’s salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. The base salary is one component of GHX’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards and benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance, accident and life insurance, 401k matching, paid-time off, and education reimbursement, to name a few. To view more details of our benefits, visit us here: https://www.ghx.com/about/careers/