Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

PDQ, founded in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, makes device management simple, secure, and Pretty Damn Quick. IT teams use our products to reduce complexity, improve efficiency, and enhance control in their unique environments. We are backed by TA Associates and Berkshire Partners, top-tier global private equity firms.

Our Core Values:

• Honesty: You communicate transparently and build trust through your actions.
• Ownership: You take responsibility for outcomes and follow through on commitments.
• Collaboration: You value diverse perspectives and work effectively across teams.
• Improvement: You actively seek opportunities to learn, grow, and innovate.

Location

• On-Site: This position is based in our South Salt Lake City, Utah office and requires regular on-site attendance.

About the role:

The Staff Accountant supports PDQ's accounting operations, with primary ownership of assigned month-end close reconciliations and the day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable cycle. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you'll help keep our books accurate and our close on schedule as PDQ scales. This is a strong role for an accountant who wants broad exposure across the general ledger, revenue, and the cash cycle in a growing SaaS business running NetSuite. Our accounting team is AI-forward, and we lean on modern tools to automate manual work so the team can focus on analysis and judgment.

How you might spend your day:

• Prepare assigned balance sheet reconciliations and post journal entries as part of the monthly close
• Process accounts payable: enter vendor bills, verify approvals and coding, and prepare payment runs
• Manage accounts receivable: generate customer invoices, apply cash receipts, and follow up on outstanding balances
• Support accurate revenue recording and billing in coordination with the revenue team
• Maintain organized documentation and support schedules for audit and internal review
• Partner with cross-functional teams including FP&A, Payroll, and external partners such as KPMG
• Contribute to team initiatives, process improvements, and strategic goals
• Support continuous improvement through feedback, learning, and innovation

We're looking for people who have:

Must Have:

• 1+ years of accounting experience, or a completed accounting internship plus relevant coursework
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Working knowledge of core accounting concepts, including the month-end close and account reconciliations
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups
• Attention to detail and the ability to meet recurring close deadlines

Nice to Have:

• Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP
• Exposure to a SaaS or subscription business model
• Familiarity with AP or AR automation tools
• Hands-on experience using AI tools to automate or streamline accounting work
• Progress toward a CPA license

Who you are:

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Adaptability and comfort working in evolving environments.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality work.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a continuous learning mindset.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Eager to use AI and automation to eliminate manual work and improve how the team operates.

Why You'll Love Working at PDQ:

• 4-Day Work Week
• Equity Participation
• Managers who champion professional development
• 100% Premium Coverage for medical, dental and vision for you and your dependents
• 100% Premium Coverage for Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Company Match of the first 6% of your employee deferrals
• Flexible Paid Time Off Policy that treats you like the adult that you are
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and wellness incentives
• Quarterly Company Values Award (team member nominated)

Equal Opportunity Employer

PDQ is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state, or local law. If you would like to request reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship

The majority of PDQ's full-time roles do not qualify for sponsorship of employment visas such as the H-1B visa. This applies to scenarios where a candidate might possess temporary work authorization during their schooling or after graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT), but would require H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment to retain eligibility for employment.