Staff Accountant I

Stone. Age Holdings is the global leader in designing and manufacturing high-pressure waterblast tooling and automated, IoT-enabled/robotic equipment, based in Durango, CO, with five subsidiaries in four countries. Think squirt guns on steroids run by humans and robots!Stone. Age Holdings includes Stone. Age Tools and Warthog Nozzles , trusted brands known worldwide for their durability, performance, and innovation in industrial cleaning applications.

We are an innovative, employee-owned company that aims to change our industry and the world through advancing technical products and services – and with our unique, people-centric culture. Staff Accountant I Job Description Employment type Full-time Role purpose The Staff Accountant I supports accurate financial reporting through month-end accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, audit preparation, and analysis of financial information.

This role contributes dependable work, investigates differences, and communicates findings so the accounting team can respond to business needs with confidence.

Who you are

You are a self-driven accountant who values accuracy and follows work through to completion. You can organize several assignments at once, work independently within established direction, and seek guidance when a question calls for additional judgment. You are curious about the story behind the numbers and explain your findings clearly to colleagues across the organization.

What you will do

• Support the month-end close by reviewing account activity, proposing journal entries, and preparing supporting documentation for review.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, identify unusual items or differences, research their causes, and recommend corrections or follow-up actions.
• Apply an intermediate understanding of US GAAP when evaluating transactions and preparing accounting work; raise questions when treatment is unclear.
• Prepare audit schedules and gather supporting records under the direction of accounting team staff, ensuring information is organized, accurate, and traceable.
• Respond to financial inquiries by compiling ad hoc data reports, checking the underlying information, and explaining relevant results or variances.
• Assist with budget-to-actual spending analysis by identifying material differences and helping the team understand the transactions behind them.
• Communicate the status of assignments, open questions, and potential issues in a timely and professional manner. What success looks like
• Reconciliations and supporting schedules are accurate, organized, and ready for review.
• Potential errors or unexpected trends are identified and brought forward with useful context.
• Financial requests receive clear, reliable information within agreed timelines.
• Colleagues can count on you to manage priorities and follow through on commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting or Finance.
• 1–3 years of general accounting experience.
• Intermediate understanding of US GAAP and its application to accounting practices.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently.
• Ability to work and communicate professionally with all levels of the organization. Preferred experience Experience in a manufacturing and/or multi-location environment. TEAM CULTURE Customer-Focused: Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service. Dedicated: Hardworking, trustworthy, and committed to giving 100% daily. “It’s not my job" doesn’t exist here. Adaptable and Creative: Agile in the face of change, striving for excellence, and thinking creatively to solve problems. Positive and Fun: Bring joy, humor, and a contagious positive attitude to the workplace. Respectful and Collaborative: Listen to understand, respect others, and foster a spirit of teamwork. We are an employee-owned company with profit-sharing and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") , in which shares of company stock are allocated to eligible employees each year. Our "Own It" mindset captures what many of us consider the biggest benefit of all: a highly engaged, collaborative workplace where everyone matters and every employee makes a significant impact. Please visit our website at www.stoneagetools.com to get a better sense of our company and our employee-owned culture ! This position will remain open for a minimum of three business days from the initial posting date. The application period may be extended based on business needs.