Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a finance team in Salt Lake City, Utah. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting timely close activities, and helping ensure strong control over day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate brings solid general ledger expertise, strong reconciliation skills, and the ability to work across departments to support reporting, compliance, and ongoing financial improvement efforts.
Responsibilities:
• Record and post general ledger activity by preparing accurate journal entries and verifying supporting details.
• Review cash, credit card, and ledger accounts to confirm balances are complete, accurate, and properly approved.
• Maintain fixed asset records, update depreciation schedules, and ensure asset-related entries are recorded correctly.
• Lead key portions of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle to support timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Assemble schedules and supporting materials for management reporting requirements and external or internal audit requests.
• Process accounting transactions within the organization’s financial systems while maintaining data accuracy and consistency.
• Provide backup support for accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including intercompany reconciliations and loan schedule tracking.
• Monitor adherence to accounting standards, company policies, and internal control requirements across assigned responsibilities.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and process enhancement efforts in partnership with finance leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Work closely with other departments and take on additional accounting support tasks as business needs evolve.• 3+ years of accounting experience in a role with ownership of general ledger activity and period-end close responsibilities.
• Strong background in month-end close, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation.
• Hands-on experience performing bank reconciliations and reviewing balance sheet accounts for accuracy.
• Familiarity with fixed asset accounting, including depreciation tracking and supporting schedules.
• Ability to prepare clear documentation for reporting, audits, and compliance purposes.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and intercompany accounting processes.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.