Accounting Specialist

Title: Accounting Specialist

Location: Centennial, Colorado

Job Type: Part time

Work Experience: Lead 5+ years

Industry: Engineering

Salary: $25.00-$35.00

Department: Engineering

Job Description:

Atlas OT is looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Accounting Specialist to join our growing team on a part-time basis. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general bookkeeping, with the opportunity to grow into a full-time role as the business scales.

This is a hybrid role offering flexibility between in-office and remote work, making it ideal for someone who values autonomy while contributing meaningfully to a fast-growing operational technology company.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Perform general bookkeeping and maintain accurate financial records
• Process invoices, payments, and reconciliations in a timely manner
• Support daily accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, payment execution, vendor maintenance, and internal control compliance to ensure accurate and timely payments
• Support sales tax filings and compliance (preferred experience)
• Collaborate with internal teams and report directly to the VP of Operations
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, tax regulations, 1099 reporting requirements, and audit standards while supporting internal and external audit requests.
• Complete month-end AP/AR accruals and related close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and documentation is accurate and complete.
• Identify, recommend, implement, and document process improvements, best practices, and system enhancements to strengthen AP operations and service delivery.

About Atlas OT

Who We Are:

The Best. Atlas OT provides premium services and products to help our customers run their operations at peak performance. We hire and recruit top notch talent so you are surrounded by people that are driven, intelligent, and enjoyable. If you are among the best in your organization, you'll love our depth of talent to complement your skills and work ethic.

What We Do:

Automation and Controls for all your Operational Technology needs. RTU, PLC, Flow Computer, SCADA and DCS system design, procurement, programming and support. Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls Engineering and procurement. Control Panel and VFD Panel Design, Procurement, Fabrication and testing with full service programming and integrated Factory Acceptance Testing. Managed SCADA hosting and services. Working with all major brands, Rockwell, Siemens, Opto22, Red Lion, Schneider and more. Supporting all industries including energy, manufacturing, food and beverage, water/wastewater, building automation, oil and gas, renewable, pharmaceuticals and more.

Requirements

• 5+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience (AP/AR)
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Zoho preferred, or similar)
• Strong GAAP accounting knowledge preferred
• Multi State Filings Sales Tax experience preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Construction, Engineering, Procurement industry experience preferred
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid/remote environment
• Available 20–30 hours per week with flexibility on scheduling

Benefits

• $25–$35 per hour depending on experience
• Part-time, 20–30 hours per week
• Hybrid / Flexible schedule
• Long-term opportunity with potential to transition to full time