Staff Accountant, Billing & GL

Our client operates a candy manufacturing and wholesale business based in Denver, managing production and distribution within the food sector. The organization addresses operational challenges such as timely billing, accurate financial record-keeping, and reliable reporting in a manufacturing and wholesale environment.

About the Role

This hands-on position reports to the Corporate Controller and focuses on managing billing and general ledger functions to ensure accurate invoicing and financial records. The role supports timely account closures and reconciliation processes, contributing to the company's financial integrity and operational efficiency. There is potential to expand responsibilities to broader financial close activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end wholesale billing, including issuing invoices and resolving discrepancies
• Maintain the general ledger through journal entries and chart of accounts management
• Reconcile cash receipts and trade accounts receivable
• Perform account reconciliations and variance analysis before month-end close
• Generate recurring business reports such as post-billing and accounts receivable reports
• Support external audits from the company’s side

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in hands-on billing, general ledger, or full-cycle accounting
• Strong reconciliation skills and discipline to meet tight month-end close deadlines
• Motivation to expand responsibilities to full financial close ownership
• Experience in manufacturing, wholesale, food, or consumer packaged goods is preferred
• Familiarity with Sage 100 (MAS 90 / MAS 200) or similar mid-market ERP systems is a strong plus