Swoon · 2 hours ago
Senior Accountant (Tax Compliance) - Denver, CO
Swoon is seeking a detail-oriented and forward-thinking Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of a rapidly growing company. The role involves managing a wide range of accounting activities, including expense tracking, vendor payments, financial reporting, and month-end close procedures.
Responsibilities
Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accurate posting of bank transactions to the appropriate GL accounts
Assist with the accounts payable process, including W-9 collection, invoice review, approval workflow, check runs, vendor payments, and wire transfers
Record customer deposits and apply cash receipts to open invoices accurately and in a timely manner
Reconcile bank accounts and corporate credit card statements
Process employee expense reports and reimbursement requests in accordance with company policies
Maintain and update fixed asset records, including asset additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules
Ensure all monthly financial transactions are recorded completely, accurately, and within required deadlines
Manage the month-end close process, preparing adjusting and recurring journal entries in accordance with US GAAP (e.g., accrued liabilities, amortization, depreciation, ROU asset amortization, revenue recognition, allowance adjustments, impairment)
Perform balance sheet reconciliations supported by detailed documentation and analysis for each account
Review and support the complexities of the Avalara sales tax process
Assist with corporate compliance matters, such as business registrations and license renewals
Coordinate with external auditors and provide necessary documentation to support financial audits
Respond to information requests from tax consultants regarding corporate income tax returns
Assist in the development, enhancement, and implementation of accounting policies and procedures
Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and document accounting workflows
Perform special projects and ad-hoc financial analyses as assigned by management
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or high school diploma with 5+ years of accounting experience
3–5 years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting background preferred
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and standard accounting practices, with proven ability to perform account reconciliations, identify the discrepancies, and solve issues
Proficiency with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Cin7, Avalara, Bill.com, and Expensify or similar platforms
Working knowledge of tax and corporate compliance is advantage e.g. corporate registration renewals, corporate income tax, sales and use Tax, Pact Act compliance
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
Intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated, capable of working independently, and effective in collaborative team settings
Passion for the accounting profession, with a focus on process improvement and efficiency
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
Must be able to pass a background and credit check
Preferred
Experience in a high-growth and fast-paced environment
Public accounting background
Benefits
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Company
Swoon
In 2010, Swoon launched an agile, client-focused team that is not only savvy in our core industries but elbow-deep, every day, getting to know the strongest talent in the technology and professional fields.