Staff Accountant

Overview

This role is a remote Staff Accountant position limited to candidates located in or near Salt Lake City, UT. Exceptions may be considered based on experience and business needs.

The Staff Accountant supports day-to-day accounting operations, including maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly close process, reconciling accounts, and assisting with inventory accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
• Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, appropriate coding, and proper supporting documentation.
• Maintain organized accounting records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Support day-to-day inventory accounting processes to ensure accurate inventory valuation.
• Work with Operations and other departments to ensure inventory transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Identify recurring inventory discrepancies and help develop processes to improve inventory accuracy and controls.
• Assist with sales tax processes and supporting documentation.
• Provide documentation and schedules for annual audits, tax filings, and other external accounting requirements.
• Assist with maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support accounting system and ERP data maintenance.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, Sales, and other cross-functional teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, documentation, and efficiency.
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 1–3+ years of accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles and GAAP.
• Experience performing general ledger reconciliations.
• Experience working with accounting, ERP, and inventory management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office or similar software.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and follow transactions through multiple systems.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in consumer products, manufacturing, distribution, eCommerce, or dietary supplement industries.
• Experience working with third-party distribution partners.
• Experience assisting with audits and external accounting relationships.
• Experience with Sage 100 ERP.
• Intermediate or advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Location

Remote position limited to candidates located in or near Salt Lake City, UT. Exceptions may be considered based on experience and business needs.