LOGS Legal Group LLP has an exciting new onsite opportunity for a Staff Accountant to join the team in our Colorado Springs, CO office location. 

POSITION DETAIL:

• Job title: Staff Accountant
• Location: Onsite - Colorado Springs, CO
• Position status: Full Time
• FLSA status: Exempt
• Pay Range: $55,000-$60,000
• Scheduled hours: 8:30- 5:00 PM MST

WHO WE ARE

For nearly half a century we have been known as thought leaders in the creditors’ rights industry. Our localized legal expertise is backed by national resources and ongoing innovation to create a one of a kind experience for our clients. Our services range from default servicing to real estate and our client base allows us the opportunity to work with the finest banking institutions available.

WORKING FOR LOGS

The LOGS Employee: Our employee population ranges from those just beginning their careers at LOGS to individuals who have been with the organization for decades. We pride ourselves in exploring applicants with experience from all walks of life, both personal and professional. Our organization’s goal is to provide an environment that supports contributions from all levels, values diversity and fosters inclusivity. One of the strongest ways in which we work to accomplish this goal is through hiring qualified candidates that share in our vision for creating collaborative and accepting work environment. 

Our Core Values: Our success is attributed to many factors, one of which is our Core Values that live through our teams and our work product. A successful LOGS team member embraces these values and ensures they are representing these core values whenever they are working on behalf of the organization. 

Regardless of which role you are applying for, the following characteristics should speak to what you bring with you to the organization. These characteristics align with our Core Values and all employees are expected to embody them!

• Highly Focused on Results: Characteristics - Responsive, efficient, results orientated, data and deadline driven, problem solver, positive approach, detail oriented, hardworking, reliable.
• Understand the Value of Reputation: Characteristics - Accountable, words match your actions, superior customer focus, strong interpersonal skills, honest, attentiveness, professionalism
• We” Focused: Characteristics - Supportive, positive, helpful, humble, team player, respectful, open and honest, constructive communicator, values the team higher than the individual, composed, assumes the best.
• Drive to Innovate: Characteristics - Growth minded, flexible, curious, embrace change, values continuous improvement.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our Benefit Offerings: The following benefit offerings are available to eligible employees who wish to enroll in coverage.

• Medical coverage
• HSA with quarterly employer contributions
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Group Life insurance*
• Supplemental Life Insurance plans
• Long and Short Term Disability
• First Stop Health for all employees*
• Legal Service benefit for all employees
• Hospital and accident indemnity coverage
• National discount programs for all employees*
• 401k with employer matching
• PTO* (Accrual based)

* = No cost benefit

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Purpose of this Role: The Staff Accountant is responsible for timely and accurate preparation financial statements and associated documentation. This role assists with the formulation and execution of internal controls and policies within the Finance and Accounting functions of the business. The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing balance sheet, revenue, expense, and payroll account reconciliations, as well as executing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

Value to the Team: The Staff Accountant adds value to the Finance department by providing quality work product and a developed understanding of the accounting function as it relates to the organization. The value of this role is further demonstrated by the Staff Accountant’s ability to provide expertise and insight due to the knowledge and experience they have gained.

Duties and Responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

• General ledger responsibilities including preparing and recording standard journal entries for asset, liability, revenue, and expenses by compiling and analyzing account information
• Maintains and balances accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies
• Ensure internal controls are followed and appropriate documentation is maintained as mandated by a360 policies and procedures related to compliance with Sarbanes Oxley
• Assist with the month-end closing process, conducting research and making correction journal entries for account discrepancies, prepares closing journal entries, posts accrual entries, and prepares required management reporting
• Assist with the preparation of assigned financial statements and related footnotes monthly, quarterly, and annually
• Prepare assigned audit work papers and assist with audit requests
• Provide assistance and backup to other areas in finance and accounting
• Assist and support GAAP reporting
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational and professional development opportunities
• Prepare accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with established schedule and input from accounting team. Distribution of approved statements.
• Submit dashboard report for upload in PowerBI
• Prepare analysis reports and provide corrections as needed
• Review G/L for trend analysis
• Update equity roll forward monthly
• Assist with necessary financial statement preparation for auditors
• Prepare and complete debt roll-forward analysis
• Assist in the preparation of personal property tax documents and other government report filings
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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

Training and Experience Requirements: The ideal candidate for this position has the following:

• Bachelor of Arts/Science in Accounting preferred
• 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience
• Accounting: 3 years (Required)

Conditions of Work:

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods
• Ability to remain focused for extended periods
• Ability to work on computers for a significant portion of the day
• Ability to perform repetitive movements as required for positions (Typing, clicking, swiveling)
• Ability to lift 10-20 pounds as needed

Our firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please indicate same when responding to this posting.