Lead Accountant

Sanborn Map Company • Colorado Springs, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1866, The Sanborn Map Company (Sanborn) is one of the oldest continuously operating mapping and geospatial information technology companies in the US. Our work is highly visual, and our mapped data and applications are an essential part of todays information economy. We serve many industries and government departments and need to communicate effectively with them about our wide range of products and services. We remain at the forefront of the GIS and photogrammetry industry by offering high quality, technologically superior products and services backed by the industrys most experienced staff. We are looking for a talented individual to fill this role working in a collaborative environment ready to innovate workflow. SUMMARY: Managing the financial aspects and reporting within the company, and ensuring that all financial activities are tracked, reported, and controlled according to requirements and timelines. This role involves working closely with project managers, finance teams, and internal staff to oversee reporting and accounting development for projects and overhead pools, general financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. The Lead Accountant will maintain accounting controls and assist the Controller to provide accurate financial information to management and stakeholders to facilitate decision making. This position will oversee a projects financial performance, record revenue and work with the project managers on expenses, cost reconciliations, and budgets to ensure financial project performance is optimized. The position will help coordinate audit activity with external auditors and maintain proper record controls. In-Office position: Colorado Spring, CO

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of five years related experience of a medium sized company to include heavy project/cost accounting principles, reporting, and general accounting experience.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills required.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and proficient with Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft 365 platform and related financial software applications.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Unanet, Deltek, SAP, or Oracle,), MS Excel, and ERP systems.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines and prioritize tasks
• Highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data
• Highly skilled in use of Excel Spreadsheets
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be a team player and willing to assist in multiple areas as necessary
• Applicant must live in the U.S. and be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Managerial Accountant preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report data to develop a complete and accurate financial picture of each individual project.
• Track project expenses and prepare project financial reports.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements with accuracy and integrity, in conformance with US generally accepted cost accounting principles.
• Assist with developing and revising accounting policies and procedures to support the company in maintaining sound financial practices.
• Ensures the accuracy and integrity of accounting transactions and balances, including timely reconciliation of revenue and associated costs.
• Determines proper accounting treatment of complex and/or unusual transactions.
• Interacts with and provides support to program management, company executives and the Chief Executive Officer.
• Ensures compliant subcontract reporting to various state and government agencies.
• Ensures proper calculation and compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements and Cost Accounting Standards.
• Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement
• Identify, apply and evaluate cost control techniques to support the monitoring, managing and reporting of projects costs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sanborn offers a comprehensive health and wellness program which includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday, PTO, EAP, disability and life insurance benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level