Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an Operations Accountant to support core accounting activities and help maintain accurate financial records for our Salt Lake City, Utah team. This position plays an important role in monthly close, transactional accounting, and compliance-related tasks across payables, receivables, and fixed assets. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to keep financial processes organized and on schedule.
Responsibilities:
• Support the monthly close by preparing journal entries, compiling backup schedules, and organizing documentation for items such as payroll, accruals, and indirect costs.
• Reconcile balance sheet and operational accounts, research variances, and assist in completing closing tasks to promote accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain recurring financial reports, validate underlying data, and correct inconsistencies identified through review and reconciliation.
• Review accounting entries and supporting records for proper coding, completeness, and accuracy, then investigate and communicate any discrepancies.
• Administer fixed asset and capital expenditure records, including asset tracking, construction-in-progress activity, and related documentation.
• Assist with subledger reconciliations for fixed assets and provide support for reporting cycles and compliance requirements, including indirect tax filings.
• Apply internal controls to purchasing and payment activities, confirm approvals are in place, and raise concerns when transactions fall outside policy guidelines.
• Process accounts payable activities from purchase order review through invoice coding and payment preparation, while maintaining organized vendor records and support materials.
• Oversee accounts receivable tasks by issuing invoices, tracking outstanding balances, posting incoming payments, and coordinating with internal teams to resolve billing questions and support collections efforts.• Experience preparing journal entries, maintaining general ledger activity, and supporting month-end close processes.
• Strong background in account reconciliations with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies accurately.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable functions, including invoice review, coding, payment support, and purchase order controls.
• Experience managing accounts receivable processes such as invoicing, cash application, and follow-up on outstanding balances.
• Familiarity with fixed asset accounting, capital expenditure tracking, and related supporting documentation.
• Understanding of internal controls, approval requirements, and financial compliance practices.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.