Finance Specialist at Metro Elevator Colorado, Inc.

Job Description
Job Description
Finance Specialist
Metro Elevator Colorado, Inc. • Denver, CO
Job Title:
Finance Specialist at Metro Elevator Colorado, Inc.

Location

Must reside within a one-hour commute of Metro Denver; would report to the Metro Elevator Colorado office.
This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of three (3) days per week working from the office.

Job Summary

As the Finance Specialist at Metro Elevator Colorado, Inc., you will report directly to the division President. This role owns the day-to-day accounting, financial, payroll, cash management, and administrative processes that keep the division operating efficiently and accurately, including cash management, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is hungry to learn and grow - whether that is an up-and-coming accounting professional ready to take full ownership of a function, or a more experienced candidate looking for a hands-on, high-visibility role. With a detail-oriented and highly organized approach, and a strong grasp of core accounting principles, you will ensure that our financial and administrative processes are accurate, efficient, and aligned with the division's overall objectives, contributing to our operational success and financial health.

Employment Status/Expectations

Full Time
Job Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
Cash Management, Accounts Payable & Treasury
Processes vendor invoices, purchase orders, and records payments
Prepares and posts receipts, deposits, invoices, refunds, and other standard bookkeeping transactions
Reviews and processes employee expense reimbursements
Executes monthly credit card processing, including coding, approval, reconciliation, and importing transactions into the accounting system
Monitors daily cash balances and short-term cash position
Processes ACH and bill payments
Billing & Accounts Receivable
Manages time-and-material billing, recurring maintenance/contract billing, and billing for modernization, construction, and large repair projects
Reviews revenue postings for accuracy
Performs analysis of customer accounts
Reviews accounts receivable aging and manages collection activities
Financial Reporting & General Accounting
Reconciles general ledger accounts
Performs bank reconciliations
Reviews expense coding, including job and material allocations
Prepares and posts standard journal entries
Coordinates and executes month-end close procedures and completes the month-end closing checklist
Develops and prepares financial and operational reports using company systems
Analyzes financial results and identifies trends or variances to support division leadership decision-making
Prepares and files sales tax returns
Payroll Administration
New Hire & Employee Changes
Manages payroll-related onboarding, including tax withholding forms, direct deposit setup, and benefits enrollment
Processes payroll-related employee terminations
Payroll Processing
Works with the Director of Operations to review mechanic timecards
Processes weekly payroll for union and non-union employees
Processes weekly union 401(k) contributions
Maintains union vacation and benefit tracking
Processes monthly union benefit payments
Records payroll journal entries in the accounting system
Human Resources & Employee Administration
Coordinates employee onboarding logistics, including vehicles, fuel cards, phones, email accounts, and other required equipment and system access
Maintains employee personnel documentation
Coordinates employee onboarding and offboarding activities
Office & Administrative Support
Provides administrative support to company leadership and field mechanics
Handles general office administration and special projects as assigned
Fleet Administration
Administers the fleet vehicle platform on the administrative side
Processes fleet-related payments, insurance, and registration
Qualifications:
2+ years of progressively responsible accounting, bookkeeping, or finance experience, along with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

Compensation is commensurate with experience - we welcome candidates earlier in their accounting career who are hungry to learn and grow into full ownership of this function, as well as more experienced accounting professionals looking for a hands-on, high-visibility role.

Desired Skills

A strong understanding of core accounting principles, including debits/credits, reconciliations, journal entries, and internal controls
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
Eager to learn, take on new responsibilities, and grow within the accounting/finance function
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (especially Microsoft Excel), with an ability to become familiar with company-specific programs and software
Strong verbal and written communications skills, especially with customers
Has a "positive, can do" attitude with exceptional interpersonal skills
Able to work well under pressure and meet all deadlines
Works well in a team environment and with upper management
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary commensurate with qualifications
Medical, dental, vision, LTD, and life insurance
Paid time off
401(k) plan with employer matching contribution

Equal Opportunity Employer

Metro Elevator is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an

Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at jodihart@metro-elevator.com. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Metro Elevator is proud to be an

Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, pregnancy, genetics, or any other legally protected status.

Company Background

Founded in 1987, Metro Elevator has been exclusively dedicated to maintaining, repairing, modernizing, and installing elevator systems for nearly 40 years. Metro Elevator maintains commercial and residential facilities in over 40 states nationwide serving every major industry, including automotive, hospitality, healthcare, finance, government, education, energy, and tech.
Metro Elevator Colorado, a local beacon of our broader operations, stands as an independently and locally operated division with a laser-focused dedication to the unique needs of Colorado. Here, we uphold the Metro Elevator legacy of excellence and tailored service, ensuring that our clients' facilities are not just operational but optimally so.