Senior Accountant

Join Challenger Building, LLC, one of the largest locally owned and operated

homebuilders and land developers in Colorado Springs and Denver, CO. At Challenger Building, LLC, we are energetic and passionate about what we do. We value creative, flexible, thorough, bold, and determined people in our organization with a passion for building beautiful communities. Our company mission is “Making Life Better” for our customers, trade partners, investors, employees, and our community. Together, we contribute to the success of the organization and the success and growth of our community. We understand our impact and strive to develop and build in smart, innovative ways that we are proud to call our communities. We seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and mission.

Job Title: Senior Accountant Company: Challenger Building, LLC

Department: Accounting and Finance Reports to: Dir. of Accounting & Corp. Controller

Job Type: Regular Full-Time Work Hours: M-TH 8-5, F 8-12

Effective Date: 2/25/2025 Exception Status: Exempt

Location: Colorado Springs, CO (Onsite/In-Office)

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 DOE

Profit-sharing bonuses will vary based on business results and will be offered in the compensation package.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Life/Accidental Death Insurance/Short-Term Disability

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 6% company match

Role Summary:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing accounting functions and providing support to ensure accurate financial reporting; assists with monthly financial closings and reporting, account reconciliations, and the preparation of financial statements, including monthly journal entry preparation, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet account reconciliations; assists with bank draw for active jobs, audits, resolving discrepancies, and reporting: ad hoc duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Accounting & Corporate Controller.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Essential Functions:

• Manages the monthly close process, ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely

• Enters financial data such as accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and interdepartmental entries into the ledger monthly

• Performs reconciliations of accounts and resolve discrepancies

• Maintains accurate records, including ledgers, journals, spreadsheets, etc.

• Analyzes financial data to provide insights and recommendations for process improvements

• Ensures compliance with accounting policies and procedures

• Ensures compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures

• Assists with preparation for annual audits

• Provides mentorship and guidance to Staff Accountant(s)

• Performs administrative and other tasks as needed

• Communicates with employees at all levels of the organization

Minimum Required Education/Credentials/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

· At least 4 to 5 years’ of accounting experience

· Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting

· Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel

· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

· Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and in a team setting

· Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines

· Interpersonal and communication skills, ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization

Preferred Education/Credentials/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

· CPA or equivalent certification is preferred

· Preferred accounting experience in a senior or lead role

· Familiarity with Mark Systems, a home builder software, a plus

· Preference will be given to candidates with Construction and/or experience in the homebuilding industry

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

All job descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been included. Requirements, education, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements be interpreted as all-inclusive. Supervisors, as deemed appropriate, may assign additional functions and requirements.

In accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which may pose undue hardships for the organization.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the need of the employer and requirements of the job change.