Senior Accountant

Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing key accounting functions, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring the timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting. This role supports the organization’s financial integrity by managing general ledger activities, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage general ledger accounts and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Perform and review balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide explanations for significant fluctuations.
• Maintain accurate accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other assigned accounts.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls.
• Support external audits, tax preparation, and requests for financial documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting discrepancies and provide financial guidance.
• Assist with training and mentoring junior accounting staff, as needed.
• Perform additional accounting and financial analysis duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Three to five years of progressive accounting experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial close processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software or ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, or multi-department financial reporting is a plus, depending on business needs.

Performance Expectations

The Senior Accountant is expected to maintain accurate and complete financial records, meet established reporting deadlines, identify and resolve discrepancies, and contribute to continuous improvement within the accounting department.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• North Salt Lake, UT 84054 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person