Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated Staff Accountant to join a growing team in Sandy, Utah. This contract position with potential for a long-term opportunity is ideal for an early-career accounting team member who brings hands-on exposure to accounts payable and accounts receivable and is eager to expand their skills in a fast-paced environment. The right candidate is comfortable working with financial data, adapts quickly to new technology, and takes initiative in improving day-to-day accounting processes.

Responsibilities:
• Process vendor invoices and support timely payments while maintaining accurate accounts payable records.
• Assist with customer billing, cash application, and follow-up activities related to accounts receivable balances.
• Prepare journal entries and update general ledger activity to ensure financial transactions are recorded correctly.
• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts on a regular basis, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Support month-end close tasks by compiling documentation, reviewing account activity, and helping maintain accurate financial reporting.
• Contribute to sales tax and corporate tax-related accounting activities by organizing data and assisting with filings or supporting schedules.
• Use Microsoft Excel and other accounting tools to analyze transactions, track account activity, and improve reporting accuracy.
• Take ownership of assigned accounting processes and help adapt workflows as systems, tools, or internal procedures evolve.• At least 1 year of accounting experience with exposure to accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliation practices.
• Experience performing bank reconciliations and identifying variances in financial records.
• Familiarity with corporate tax and sales tax support within an accounting environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for organizing data, reviewing transactions, and preparing schedules.
• Comfortable learning new systems quickly and using technology to complete accounting tasks efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail, dependable follow-through, and a willingness to take responsibility for assigned work.