Accountant - Capital Accounting

Accountant –Capital AccountingForged Fiber is a company focused on delivering fast, reliable, future‑proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. We believe the right way to do something is the only way, and we operate with integrity, transparency, and a growth mindset. Our mission and culture empower employees to make an impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence.

About Forged FiberAt Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future‑proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintains a state‑of‑the‑art open‑access fiber network platform that empowers millions.

The Role

The Accountant –Capital Accounting is responsible for overseeing project‑related accounting activities and the full lifecycle of fixed asset accounting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This role requires strong accounting expertise, particularly in capitalization criteria, cost allocation, asset depreciation, and internal controls.

The Accountant partners closely with project managers, finance leadership, and operational teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Work LocationHybrid Denver, CO

Main Responsibilities

• Project Accounting
• Manage accounting for capital and non‑capital projects, including cost tracking, capitalization, and expense recognition.
• Monitor project budgets versus actuals; investigate and explain variances.
• Ensure accurate and timely project close‑out accounting, including asset placement into service.
• Partner with operations, engineering, IT, and project management to ensure financial accuracy and proper documentation.
• Fixed Asset Accounting
• Maintain the fixed asset subledger, including additions, disposals, transfers, impairments, and retirements.
• Calculate and record depreciation and amortization in accordance with company policy.
• Perform periodic fixed asset reconciliations to the general ledger.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls related to fixed assets.
• Month‑End and Financial Reporting
• Prepare journal entries related to projects and fixed assets.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare supporting schedules and analyses for financial statements and audits.
• Assist with external and internal audit requests related to project accounting and fixed assets.
• Compliance and Process Improvement
• Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP, internal accounting policies, and internal control requirements.
• Document and maintain accounting policies related to capitalization and fixed assets.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Participate in system implementations or enhancements impacting project or fixed asset accounting.
• What We Look For in a Candidate
• Forged Fiber's culture is built on honesty, respect, trust, transparency, and a growth mindset.
• We strive to treat people as they want to be treated and operate with consistency, integrity, customer obsession, and courage.
• We're looking for top‑tier talent to join Forged Fiber that can help bring this mindset to our everyday work and deliver meaningful results.
• Qualifications & Experience
• Required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, with significant focus on project accounting and fixed assets.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP capitalization criteria, including asset classification, componentization, and capitalization thresholds.
• Experience with fixed asset systems and ERP environments (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday).
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities with a detail‑oriented mindset.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred

Experience in communications, technology, or capital‑intensive industries.

Prior involvement in audits and internal controls compliance.

Experience supporting large, complex capital projects.

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Location based pay ranges: $87,000–$142,000.

Forged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

Background ScreeningIf you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements.

Equal Employment OpportunitiesIt is the policy of Forged Fiber to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, martial status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments, or training. In addition, Forged Fiber will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until after an offer is made.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Skills

• Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Actuals, Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Budget Management, Capital Accounting, Capital Project, Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Cost Allocation, Depreciation, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning),

Equal Employment Opportunity

(EEO), Expense Tracking, External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Compliance, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Fixed Asset Management, Fixed Assets, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Genetics, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internal Audit, Journal Entries, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, NetSuite, Oracle, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Reconciliation, SAP, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills

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