Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $70,000 - $95,000 DOE

Location : Durango, CO (On-site)

Position Type : Full-Time in Office

Reports To : Accounting Manager

Salary Range : $70,000 - $95,000, depending on experience

At Spriggs Excavation, Inc., our mission is to deliver top-notch results, safely, powered by our all-star team. With over 20 years of stellar performance, weve built a reputation for quality, reliability, and safety thats anything but ordinary. We take pride in our diverse culture and core values of Safety, Teamwork, Professionalism, Accountability, and Integrity, which we live every day. These values guide our work and enable us to continue delivering exceptional results while realizing our mission of being a company admired for its People, Performance, and Partnership.

Position Overview :

We are hiring to fill an additional accounting position focused on supporting financial operations within our excavation business. This role will work closely with the Accounting Manager and the right person will be able to collaborate with field and office teams to prioritize accurate and timely financial data.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in accounting or finance with 3+ years of experience, preferably in construction or a related field. This role offers an opportunity to shape its scope and processes while making a direct impact on operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities :

• Accounts Payable :

Responsible for finance approvals on accounts payable transactions. This includes verifying the accuracy of all entered information, including GL account and cost code.

Weekly payroll processing. This person will be responsible for importing timesheet hours into our payroll system and verifying completeness. This includes managing 401k contributions, garnishments, and certified payroll.

Assist in tracking equipment ownership, utilization, and maintenance costs; help assess rental vs. ownership decisions.

Work with field supervisors, estimators, and the accounting team to improve data accuracy and streamline communication between departments.

Contribute to improving accounting workflows and shaping this evolving role in alignment with company growth and operational goals.

Qualifications :

Why Join Us :

Offering :

Prior to your start date, we require the successful completion, as determined at our sole discretion, of a pre-employment criminal background check and drug test.