Senior Accountant

Overview

This role requires the selected candidate to be located in UT, AZ, or TX.

The organization is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join its finance team. The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records, preparing financial reports, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting (STAT).

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP and STAT financial statements.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure the accuracy of financial transactions.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Prepare supporting schedules for internal and external STAT and GAAP audits and coordinate audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
• Assist with STAT regulatory reporting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting procedures and increase efficiency.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and financial reporting needs.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with STAT reporting.
• Experience using ERP (NetSuite and Sage are a plus).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Public accounting experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your family.
• Company contributes up to $2,300 to Health Savings Account annually.
• Wellness program that contributes additional money towards your HSA.
• Automatic 3% contribution into retirement plan.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Flexible Time Off & 10 paid holidays per year.

Location & Work Setup

This role requires a dedicated home workspace and a secure, reliable, high-speed internet connection capable of supporting daily work activities. Candidates must be able to work independently and collaborate effectively in a fully remote or hybrid environment.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.