Rio Grande Co. · 2 days ago
Accountant II (Growth Path to Accountant III)
Rio Grande Co. is a company focused on building teams and careers while delivering top-tier work. They are seeking an experienced Accountant II who will maintain accurate financial records and support key financial processes, with a growth path towards an Accountant III role.
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Responsibilities
Maintain accurate general ledger activity and ensure all transactions comply with GAAP
Prepare balance sheets, profit & loss statements, and related financial reports
Analyze current costs, revenues, and financial commitments to support forecasting and budgeting
Assist with preparation of more complex financial statements under supervision, with increasing ownership over time
Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations
Reconcile subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes with growing independence
Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, or issues requiring action
Support budgeting and forecasting through detailed modeling and cost analysis
Provide preliminary insight into revenue recognition and expense behavior, expanding into deeper analysis as skills grow
Work closely with operations, purchasing, and other internal teams to clarify transactions and resolve issues
Support audits, tax filings, compliance requirements, and internal controls
May mentor or review selected tasks performed by junior accounting staff as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
Typically 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience
General Ledger Accounting
Financial Reporting
Account & Bank Reconciliation
Balance Sheet and P&L Analysis
Month-End / Quarter-End / Year-End Close
Revenue Recognition
Depreciation Calculations
Intermediate–Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, modeling)
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently
Professional judgment and strong sense of confidentiality
Demonstrated readiness to assume more complex Accountant III-level responsibilities
Preferred
Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam preferred but not required
Prior experience in construction, distribution, or manufacturing environments is a plus
ERP experience (SX.e or similar strongly preferred)
Benefits
Profit-sharing + 401(k) with company match
Medical, dental & vision insurance
HSA & FSA options
Generous PTO: vacation, sick, bereavement, jury duty
Paid training + career development
Company-paid life insurance and company paid CO FAMLI leave
Performance-based bonuses
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
Rio Grande Co.
Building Colorado since 1893 At Rio Grande Co., we’ve proudly served Colorado for over a century — supplying high-quality building materials and supporting the people who build our communities.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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2025-09-12
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