Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant – Corporate will be responsible for supporting the accounting department by performing various accounting tasks, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. 
Preferred work arrangement is hybrid based in American Fork, Utah with up to 10% travel as needed.
What you will do

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries for areas including payroll, building leases, and other assigned areas of responsibility as required

• Prepare Intercompany and affiliate entries and balance sheet reconciliations

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for all key assigned accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness

• Assist in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes

• Prepare and maintain supporting documentation for financial reports

• Ensure that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with accounting standards

• Prepare documentation and schedules for internal and external audits

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirement

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of internal controls to safeguard company assets

•  Support the budgeting and forecasting processes by providing relevant financial data

• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required

• Typically 2 to 4 years of related professional experience.
• Typically a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or global equivalent in related discipline.

• Basic understanding of industry practices

• General proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures

• Basic planning/organizational skills and techniques

• Good decision making, analysis and problem solving skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Basic presentation and public speaking skills

• Basic interpersonal skills

• Developing professional credibility

• Experienced in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Word

• Knowledge of Great Plains or comparable financial systems, preferred

• Proficiency and ability to learn in various related computer software applications

• Knowledge of US GAAP

• Strong ability to understand and communicate financial concepts

What will set you apart

• CPA preferred