Senior Staff Accountant
Communications & Power Industries (CPI) · Centennial, CO · 3 days ago
On-siteAccounting$70k–$90k/yrFull-time
About the Role
CPI AdamWorks, a Division of CPI Radant Technologies Division Inc, is a small aerospace manufacturer located in Centennial, Colorado. We are currently seeking an onsite Senior Staff Accountant & Purchasing professional to manage the company's full accounting and purchasing functions. This is a hands-on role responsible for financial reporting, transactional accounting (AP, AR, payroll), cost accounting, and end-to-end procurement. The position works closely with leadership and operations to ensure financial accuracy, cost control, and supply continuity in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Essential Responsibilities
- Manage monthly and annual close; maintain general ledger and financial statements in accordance with GAAP
- Perform journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Manage cost accounting, including inventory, WIP, standard costing, and overhead
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and applicable aerospace regulations
- Support internal, external, and customer/government audits as required
- Process accounts payable, including invoice review, three-way matching, and vendor payments
- Manage accounts receivable, invoicing, cash application, and collections
- Process payroll and related journal entries; coordinate with third-party payroll providers
- Maintain AP/AR aging and monitor cash flow
- Manage all purchasing activities for materials, components, and services
- Issue and manage purchase orders within QuickBooks
- Source suppliers, obtain quotes, negotiate pricing and lead times
- Maintain vendor records and ensure pricing and invoice accuracy
- Monitor inventory levels and support production requirements
- Identify cost reduction and process improvement opportunities
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams to support production and delivery
- Support GM with financial inputs for pricing, quoting, and make/buy decisions
- Support management with financial and operational reporting
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment
Education, Experience, and Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience managing AP, AR, payroll, and purchasing functions
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory management
- Experience working in a small or lean organization
- Proficiency with QuickBooks systems and advanced Excel
- Other duties as assigned
Pay
Annual Salary: $70000 - $90000