Accountant - grant and fund accounting (Denver, CO)

Silverline Fern Environmental Services collects and processes waste and recycling around Denver, and we need an Accountant to lead our grant and fund accounting. Safety briefings happen every morning. What you will do • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to weigh tickets, and clear open items. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Track costs around recycling loads against budget and explain variances to managers. What we are looking for • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Familiarity with audit requirements. Working arrangement • Contract for twelve months, with clear deliverables from the first week. • On site in Denver, with some flexibility after the first few months. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.