Accountant

Job Description

Accountant

Job Family: Finance & Accounting Specialist

City/State: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Type and Schedule: Full-Time (Salary/Exempt) or Part-Time (Hourly/Exempt, 20 hours per week, 5 days per week)

Annualized Salary Range: $60,093.00 - $94,361.00 [anticipated hiring range: $60,093.00 - $77,319.00 commensurate with experience].

About Us: Caliola is a woman-owned small business that is improving and protecting our Nation's way of life through secure collaboration and resilient communications. Our engineers, subject matter experts, and veterans are developing and delivering trusted solutions for mission-critical communications. We seek teammates who share our core values:

I3 for C3 - Insight, Innovation, and Integrity for Command, Control, and Communications

We are headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, which is consistently ranked as one of the Nation's top ten places to live by US News & World Report. Caliola has been recognized by Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) as a key contributor to the growth of the Colorado Springs defense industry. We offer a flexible, collaborative, and open culture that is unusual in the defense industry. We offer generous benefits, including subsidized health insurance and 401(k) matching, and a scalable, competitive pay structure.

As a part of our selection process, we ask all applicants to complete a short, 10-12 minute survey from Culture Index. This is a survey, not a test; no passing or failing. The purpose of this survey is to identify your unique strengths as they relate to our open positions. Please copy and paste the following link into a separate browser window to complete:

Position Description: Caliola's Accountant is responsible for performing traditional general accounting functions such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll analysis, general ledger and month end closings. This role involves meticulous attention to detail and adherence to established financial procedures to support the financial health and efficiency of Caliola Engineering.

This position is full-time, salary/exempt position with the option to be filled as a part-time, hourly/exempt position. The professional hired into this position will be expected to work a minimum of three (3) days per week in our Colorado Springs office.

Essential Responsibilities:

Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.

Maintains or oversees the control of accounts and records in such areas as disbursements, expenses, tax payments, and income.

Compiles and analyzes financial information to record transactions, prepare reports, and review and verify accuracy.

May prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close plan.

Prepares forecasts and reports detailing revenues and expenses by cost center.

Analyzes financial statements and investigates and reports on variances.

Assists with preparations for any audits.

Corresponds with other departments to ensure proper accounting for revenue, purchases and expenses.

May design, modify, install, and/or maintain accounting systems to ensure adequate recognition of financial transactions.

May be responsible for the adherence to and communication of accounting and auditing policies and procedures.

Completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.

Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.

Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports, recording entries.

Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; verifying federal ID numbers; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments.

Reimburses employees by receiving and verifying expense reports.

Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.

Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.

Maintains historical records electronically or by filing documents.

Primarily responsible for monitoring and acting on the Accounts Payable emails.

Maintains and updates the A/P Approval List.

Ensures timely month-end-close for assigned accounting responsibilities.

Manages the 1099 vendors and ensures appropriate tax reporting annually.

May perform statistical and clerical duties necessary to prepare payrolls.

May communicate with management and employees on general payroll issues.

Checks time sheets for accuracy and processes in accordance with company practices.

May make general ledger entries.

Investigates questionable data and takes corrective action as necessary.

Familiarity with all accounting and bookkeeping procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

What We Require:

Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.

2+ years of proven professional experience in accounting/accounts payable.

Must live in Colorado Springs, Colorado region and capable of commuting to the office a minimum of three (3) days a week.

Excellent organizational skills.

Excellent data entry skills.

Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to research and resolve discrepancies.

Unquestionable ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

What We Value:

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, or a related discipline.

Active Secret level or higher clearance.

Experience with Unanet.

Certified Accounts Payable Specialist (CAPS), Certified Accounts Payable Practitioner (CAPP), Accredited Payables Specialist (APS), or comparable certification.

Minimum Physical Requirements:

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

Ability to transition between sitting and standing as required.

Ability to bend, stoop, and reach.

Ability to work in varying temperatures.

Ability and dexterity to grasp, handle, and manipulate small items such as, but not limited to, cellphones, laptops, USB drives, business cards, documents.

Please contact Human Resources with questions about ADA accommodations.

Expression of Interest: By applying for this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities at Caliola. Should a match be identified between your skillset and Caliola's requirements for this or a future opening, you may be contacted.

At Caliola, we believe that true innovation can only occur when teammates bring their authentic selves to collaborate in a supportive and encouraging environment. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

Caliola participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. Upon hire, all employees are required to complete Form I-9 to verify their identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States.

**ATTENTION RECRUITERS**

Please do not contact Caliola on recruiting services related to the posted position.

All candidates will be required to pass a basic background screening.

Part-time

Hybrid remote