Overview
Fast Enterprises is a provider of essential software and services for citizens and government. In 1998, we changed the way government revenue agencies support their business with the introduction of GenTax®. We have expanded beyond Tax and now also perform implementations for Motor Vehicle, Driver License, Unemployment Insurance, and Child Support Engagement agencies.
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 and work fully in-person.
Responsibilites
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.