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Staff Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$78,298 / year median in Utah
+10% projected growth
Job Description
General Ledger Management:
Maintain financial records and accounts, recording all financial transactions accurately and in a timely mannerAccounts Payable and Receivable:
Support and backup for processing invoices, issuing payments, management of accounts receivable to ensure prompt collections and adherence to payment termsFinancial Reporting:
Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements; and own certain month-end tasksBudgeting and Forecasting:
Collaborate with the finance team to assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis for CBG and affiliated entitiesPolicies and Procedures:
Write and maintain accounting policies and proceduresPayroll:
Support and backup for payroll processing, register with states for withholding and unemployment insurances as neededTax Compliance:
Prepare and file tax returns accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations (e.g. Property taxes, Sales & Use taxes, 1098 and 1099 Reporting, W-2 reviews, providing support to external tax accountants, etc.)Audit Support:
Prepare audit schedules and documentation; assists with responses to auditor requests and support Financial, SOC, and NACHA auditsInternal Controls:
Help maintain a strong system of internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracyCompliance:
Stay updated on accounting standards, tax regulations, and industry trends to ensure compliance and best practicesUnclaimed Property:
Monitors and tracks payments to vendors and pharmacies, resolves payment issues, and reports uncashed checks as required for unclaimed propertyNACHA Compliance:
Works with Controller to establish procedures and policies for NACHA audit compliance What You Need To Be Successful- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and skillsets in Accounting or Finance
- Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting
- Ability to understand process significance and propose innovative improvements
- Comfortable using Claude AI, and knows when it's appropriate to leverage it
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and communicate financial information clearly
- Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive financial information. Preferred Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience as a Staff Accountant or similar role
- Prior experience with preparing financial statements, audit schedules, and tax filings
- Experience with NetSuite or a similar accounting system preferred
- Master's degree or MBA in Accounting or Finance
- Professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) are advantageous but not mandatory Shift Details Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during "core" work hours to meet the needs of our business.