Accountant II (Growth Path to Accountant III)
9 days ago
Denver
Job Description Accountant II (Growth Path to Accountant III) Finance & Accounting — Denver, CO Reports To: Controller FLSA Status: Exempt Position Summary The Accountant II (Growth Track) is a highly capable intermediate accountant responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting key financial processes across Rio Grande Co. This role performs complex reconciliations, prepares standard financial statements, and analyzes costs, revenues, and trends to support informed decision-making. Unlike a traditional Accountant II, this position is designed for an experienced accountant who is already performing at the upper end of the intermediate level and is ready to advance into an Accountant III role with demonstrated performance. Key Responsibilities Financial Accounting & Reporting • Maintain accurate general ledger activity and ensure all transactions comply with GAAP., • Prepare balance sheets, profit & loss statements, and related financial reports., • Analyze current costs, revenues, and financial commitments to support forecasting and budgeting., • Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations., • Reconcile subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies., • Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, or issues requiring action., • Support budgeting and forecasting through detailed modeling and cost analysis., • Work closely with operations, purchasing, and other internal teams to clarify transactions and resolve issues., • Support audits, tax filings, compliance requirements, and internal controls., • General Ledger Accounting, • Financial Reporting, • Account & Bank Reconciliation, • Balance Sheet and P&L Analysis, • Month-End / Quarter-End / Year-End Close, • Revenue Recognition, • Depreciation Calculations, • Intermediate–Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, modeling), • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required), • Typically 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, • Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam preferred but not required, • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, • High attention to detail and accuracy, • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently, • Professional judgment and strong sense of confidentiality This role is intentionally structured as a development pipeline to Accountant III. A successful individual will have the opportunity to advance based on: • Consistent accuracy and timeliness in core accounting tasks, • Ability to independently manage more complex reconciliations and reporting, • Strong analytical contributions to forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, • Proactive collaboration with other departments At Rio, we build more than structures—we build teams, careers, and futures. We're known for our craftsmanship, safety culture, and strong values. We take pride in delivering top-tier work for our clients, while making sure our people feel respected, supported, and valued. What sets us apart: • Family-first culture, • Transparent leadership that actually listens, • Real investment in career growth and training, • Salary: $85,000-$100,000 (based on experience), • Profit-sharing + 401(k) with company match, • Medical, dental & vision insurance, • HSA & FSA options, • Generous PTO: vacation, sick, bereavement, jury duty, • Paid training + career development, • Company-paid life insurance and company paid CO FAMLI leave, • Performance-based bonuses, • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Ready to Put Your Degree to Work? If you’re organized, numbers-focused, and ready to become the kind of accountant everyone wants on their team—we’d love to meet you. Application Notice Apply early. We review applications as they are received and may fill the position before the posting closes.