Accountant in Fort Lupton, Colorado at Golden Aluminum

The future. It’s on you. You & Golden Aluminum. We are a continuous casting aluminum rolling mill who established operations in 1984 and located in Fort Lupton Colorado, 35 miles north of downtown Denver. We care about our environment, our people, and our community. We’re honored to be selected by the Department of Energy to receive up to $22.3 million in investment supporting our Nexcast Mini Mill and other breakthrough projects which will steer the aluminum industry toward a greener, decarbonized future.

This is not a remote position.

Salary range: $75,000 to $90,000 (Dependent on Qualifications)

Benefits include medical (with a generous company Health Savings Account contribution), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401k company match and profit-sharing plan

Job Summary:

This position reports to the Controller and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of the Company's financial records through cash management, cash application, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, payroll support, and financial reporting. This role is a key contributor to the monthly and year-end close processes, treasury management, and the timely preparation of accurate financial information that supports business decision-making. Key responsibilities include:

· Maintain daily bank reconciliations.

· Forecast daily cash requirements and request bank disbursements.

· Prepare and submit the weekly Borrowing Base Certificate (BBC).

· Monitor daily cash activity and maintain banking relationships.

· Apply customer payments accurately and timely.

· Research and resolve unapplied cash.

· Reconcile customer deposits and cash receipts.

· Assist with customer account reconciliations.

· Customer Invoicing.

· Prepare journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.

· Support month-end and year-end close processes.

· Prepare the monthly Colorado use tax return.

· Support payroll processing and payroll reconciliations.

· Maintain accounting records and supporting documentation.

· Prepare schedules for internal and external audits.

· Analyze financial transactions and recommend process improvements.

· Document accounting procedures and strengthen internal controls.

· Cross-train within the Accounting Department.

· Provide backup support to Accounts Payable during vacations, absences, and peak workloads.

· Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

· 3–5 years of accounting experience.

· Manufacturing experience preferred.

· 3-5 years NetSuite experience preferred.

· Strong Excel, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent communication and organizational skills.

· High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Because Golden Aluminum thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity.