Durango, CO · Full-time · Salaried (exempt) · Employee-owned

$55K–$80K salary + performance bonus + employee ownership

Pay: $55,000–$80,000 per year salary based on experience, plus a performance bonus.

Garrhs is a high-growth Durango heating and cooling contractor. Every dollar in and out runs through you. We're looking for a hands-on controller who keeps the books clean, the bills paid and payroll right, and gives leadership the dashboard to make good decisions.

And here, you're not just an employee — you're an owner. Garrhs is employee-owned, so when the company grows, your share grows with it.

We're not hiring for the role as it is today — we're hiring for where it's going. The right person will grow into a leadership position, building the team and systems that support our expansion across Colorado and surrounding states.

What you'll do

Keep accurate books in QuickBooks Online and close each month on schedule with clean financial statements
Reconcile balance sheet subledgers monthly
Own sales and use tax compliance — prepare and file state, county and city returns accurately and on time
Build and update scorecards so operational leaders can make informed decisions
Run payables: enter, approve and pay vendor bills, match invoices to POs, and manage W-9s and 1099s
Run collections: post payments and follow up on past-due accounts and service agreements — firmly but kindly
Process payroll accurately and on time, including payroll taxes, garnishments, benefit deductions, and 401(k) and ESOP records
Support HR: benefits enrollment, employee questions, and Colorado and federal employment law compliance
Help employees understand what being an owner means — ESOP statements, vesting and the why behind it
Use software, automation and AI to cut manual work and connect our field service, accounting and payroll systems
Maintain sound internal controls and support our CPA with tax prep, audits and year-end work

What you bring

5+ years of full-cycle accounting, including month-end close and financial reporting; public accounting experience is a plus
Experience filing sales and use tax returns, ideally across multiple Colorado jurisdictions
Hands-on payroll experience, including hourly field employees, certified payroll, and overtime
Tech-forward — you've used software, automation or AI to streamline a process and can show the results
Strong QuickBooks Online and spreadsheet skills
Working HR knowledge — onboarding, benefits and recordkeeping
Detail-oriented, deadline-driven and discreet with confidential pay and personnel information
A people-first attitude: friendly with a tech in muddy boots and firm with a past-due customer
Bonus points: trades experience (HVAC, plumbing, electrical), field service software, certified payroll, job costing, or ESOP/401(k) administration

Schedule

Monday–Friday, daytime hours, with flexibility around payroll and month-end close.

Benefits

PTO and paid vacation days
Paid training and a real path to leadership as we expand across Colorado and surrounding states
Health insurance, 401k match, and employee ownership for all full time employees

How to apply

Apply directly through this posting. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis — there is no fixed deadline.

Garrhs is an equal opportunity employer.