Job Title: Staff Accountant

Location: Cheyenne, WY 82001

Salary/Payrate: $60,000–$90,000 annually + bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Onsite

Term: Permanent

Bachelor's degree required: Required

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description:

Position Overview The Staff Accountant plays a key role on the Finance and Accounting team and is responsible for performing core accounting functions with minimal supervision. This role supports accurate financial reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement of accounting processes, and collaborates regularly with leadership and cross-functional teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and record complex journal entries in accordance with GAAP
• Perform monthly balance sheet, bank, and payroll reconciliations
• Own portions of the month-end and year-end close processes
• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity for accuracy
• Analyze general ledger accounts and research discrepancies and variances
• Prepare audit schedules and support external auditors and tax advisors
• Assist with budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
• Recommend and implement process improvements
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and payroll information
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience
• Solid working knowledge of GAAP
• Strong Excel skills and experience with general ledger systems
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail with strong analytical skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a collaborative environment

What We're Looking For

• Experience in nonprofit, professional services, or government contracting
• Familiarity with payroll, benefits, and multi-entity accounting
• Experience supporting audits or compliance reviews
• Power BI skills and experience
• CPA or CPA-track preferred

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of computer-based work
• Workload may increase during periods of month-end, year-end, and/or audit periods
• Communicating effectively via phone, in person, and through virtual communications such as Microsoft Teams
• Visual ability to read financial reports, spreadsheets, and data on a computer screen for extended periods
• Ability to focus and concentrate on detailed work for extended periods of time