Accountant

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our downtown Denver office, you will be responsible for basic to mid-level accounting activities within Gates Corporate Accounting with a focus on its corporate entities. Responsibilities include booking journal entries, reconciling accounts, assisting in closing ledgers, and forecasting; as well as completing management, statutory, and government reporting.

• Responsible for the daily accounting activities of multiple basic to mid-level entities as assigned by the Manager of Accounting.
• Support management reporting, including but not limited to the following activities: preparing and entering actual results, creating variance analysis; prepare and distribute financial results on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Preparation of, as well as assisting business partners with the preparation of, monthly forecast and annual budget. Including preparation of variance analysis to budget and forecast for specific functions and cost centers.
• Process journal entries including preparation, recording and collection of supporting documentation in compliance with Gates Mandate for Fundamental Financial Controls and existing SOX Matrixes. Submits completed work to Manager for review and approval.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including but not limited to cash, prepaids, receivables, and various accrual accounts such as taxes, payroll, trade, benefits, environmental, and other miscellaneous accounts. Collects supporting documentation in compliance with Gates controls and submits to the Manager for review and approval. Resolves reconciling items within a reasonable timeframe and prepares data for annual balance sheet review process.
• Participate in special projects as directed by the Manager and Director of Accounting including but not limited to the preparation and completion of property tax filings, unclaimed property, headcount reporting and analysis, intercompany management charge outs, coding of invoices, and preparation of government reporting.
• Ensures compliance with Gates Mandate for Fundamental Financial Controls and SOX matrixes.
• Participates in and supports testing of internal and external audit activities by facilitating the provision of data to the auditors and responding to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities for processes and procedures within Gates Corporate Accounting (accuracy, timeliness, controls, automation, etc.).
• Maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded.
• Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger.
• Prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports.
• Analyzes current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.
• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
• Solves standard problems by analyzing possible solutions using experience, judgment and precedents
• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies
• Explains information to others in straight forward situations

• Requires conceptual and practical expertise in own area and general knowledge of related areas.
• Requires expanded conceptual knowledge in own area of expertise while developing additional skill sets

• None
• No supervisory responsibilities but may provide guidance to new associates

• BS in Accounting or Finance with three years of specific experience.
• A solid understanding of accounting is a must. Knowledge of GAAP is beneficial.
• Experience in large publicly owned corporations a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong team player who is proactive, able to step in to support other team members, shares knowledge to allow cross-training and builds collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills and an understanding of appropriate escalation points.
• Works well under pressure, effectively handles conflict, and demonstrates flexibility in work style to accommodate changing priorities and fixed deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Takes responsibility for personal development.
• Self-motivated, capable of seeking quality solutions and continuously focusing on process improvements, while keeping the needs of the business in the forefront.
• Knowledge of basic SOX controls and auditing processes and is committed to the importance of accounting standards and controls.
• Understanding of Oracle (or similar) financial modules and Hyperion (or similar) software a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel is a must.
• Excited to work in the office with great teammates.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.