Accounting Coordinator

Accounting Coordinator

Company Introduction:

Ardalyst’s primary goal is to deliver cybersecurity and digital transformation solutions that help our clients protect their business and expand their competitive edge. Ardalyst is a combination of the words ardent and catalyst, as we are passionate change agents looking to uplevel our whole industry. By challenging common wisdom, sharing best practices, and looking at problems differently, the Ardalyst team helps educate public and private institutions on how best to mature workforces, processes, and technologies to thrive and succeed in a rapidly changing environment.

Fit for the Culture:

Bootstrapper – you can create new things, not just manage existing ones. You work well individually and as a team. You don't let fear of failure get in your way and keep trying until you have a breakthrough.

Innovator – once you have something built, you can systematize it, make it repeatable, and iterate on it to create improvement.

Geek – you crave the details, can't stop learning, and love to teach others.

Fit for the Environment:

Speak your mind – Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do and our belief in diversity of people supports our goal for diversity in thought. Ardalysts (that’s just what we call ourselves) come ready to contribute and find solutions.

Focus On Your Strengths – We invest in understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each employee so that you can shine at what YOU do best.

See Yourself Grow – Ardalysts have cited being encouraged to take educated risk, kick-start progress, and advance their skills as one of their favorite things about working at Ardalyst and we’re determined to keep it that way.

To help understand our culture and operating model, recommend you read Patrick Lencioni's "The Advantage" and David Marquet's "Turn the Ship Around!"

Job Summary

Ardalyst is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Coordinator to support the daily operations of our Finance & Accounting team. This role is responsible for assisting with accounting processes, project billing support, expense management, timekeeping review, accounts receivable and accounts payable activities, and other administrative accounting functions.
The ideal candidate is highly accurate, customer-service focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced consulting environment where attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential. This position offers opportunities to gain experience across multiple accounting disciplines while supporting internal teams and client-facing financial processes.

Job Roles and Responsibilities

A description of duties and responsibilities and essential functions assigned to the job.

Plans, Collaborates and Achieves

• Reviews employee time entries for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company policies.
• Processes employee expense reports and validates supporting documentation.
• Coordinates with project managers to maintain accurate project financial information.
• Supports client billing activities, including review of labor, expenses, and project charges.
• Maintains accounting records and supporting documentation for financial transactions.
• Executes accounts payable and accounts receivable administrative functions.
• Supports monthly close activities and account reconciliation processes.

Learns, Teaches and Questions

• Communicates with employees regarding missing or inaccurate time and expense submissions.
• Collaborates with project managers and operational teams to resolve billing and project accounting questions.
• Documents accounting and administrative procedures to support consistency and operational efficiency.
• Shares financial and administrative information with internal stakeholders as needed.
• Maintains professional communication with vendors, clients, and internal departments.

Builds, Iterates and Measures

• Identifies opportunities to improve accounting and project administration workflows.
• Maintains accurate tracking and reporting processes for financial and project-related activities.
• Supports implementation of process improvements that enhance efficiency and data accuracy.
• Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance & Accounting function.

Leadership

• Demonstrates accountability and ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Serves as a resource for administrative and accounting process questions.
• Supports a collaborative team environment through effective communication and knowledge sharing.
• Does not have direct supervisory responsibility.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or GED, Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.

• 1-2 years of experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, or related accounting role.

• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

• Aptitude for learning new software and systems.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 2+ years of experience with MS Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook, Accounting software and/or Quickbooks.
• General knowledge of accounting and accounts receivable.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and proven ability to meet deadlines.

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• In-Office primarily with option to work from home with prior approval.
• Standard full-time hours – example: 9am -5pm business working hours

Location

Onsite – Fort Collins Office -  320 East Vine Dr, Suite 213, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Disclaimer

Ardalyst Holdings, LLC and their operating companies are EOEs that empower employees, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic—to meet and exceed customer expectations and thrive in a collaborative and dynamic work environment.