Posted: 10-Mar-23
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
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JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Staff Accountant is a key member of the accounting department responsible for conducting the timely closing of the month-end financial activity including journal entries, general ledger reconciliation, and the preparation of numerous reports and analysis with moderate oversight. Additionally, the Senior Staff Accountant will assist the company Controller in evaluating and testing financial controls, policies, and procedures to ensure reported results comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate and execute the month-end closing process on a timely basis
- Perform sales tax reconciliations as well as register new entities in the appropriate states as they become necessary
- Analyze GL activity via reviewing, posting, and verifying journal entries with sufficient detail and supporting documentation
- Reconcile month-end GL accounts using expertise and logic to assess ledger balances (i.e. accruals, reserves, etc.)
- Review trial balance accounts monthly to identify anomalies and potential errors
- Monitor and analyze monthly operating results as compared to budget
- Assist in maintaining the company’s fixed asset register
- Provide requested information relating to all external audits and internal requests
- Assist in evaluating accounting and business control systems and offer recommendations for improvement and implementation of new processes
- Establish short and long-term goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures
- Work on special projects as requested
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or related field and a minimum of 6+ years’ of progressively responsible relevant experience in Public Accounting (preferred)
- Knowledge of accounting, finance, and budgeting principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Self-starter with motivation to drive improvements
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to bring business insight to analytical tasks
- Strong oral and written communication skills with subordinate staff, peers, and senior staff across the organization
- Deadline driven and customer service oriented
- Experience with automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
