Overview
This role is remote, limited to candidates located in or near Salt Lake City, UT. Exceptions may be considered based on experience and business needs.
The organization is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly close process, reconciling accounts, and assisting with inventory accounting. This position is a strong fit for an accounting professional with a solid foundation in general accounting principles who wants to expand responsibilities within a growing organization.
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.
Compensation & Benefits
- $70,000–$80,000 per year (salary)