Sr. Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our team in South Salt Lake City, Utah. This role will support core accounting operations across multiple entities, with a strong focus on financial accuracy, timely close activities, and project-based reporting. The ideal candidate brings solid general ledger expertise, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively with both finance and operational stakeholders in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

- Lead key accounting activities tied to monthly and annual close cycles, ensuring records are completed accurately and on schedule.

- Review and prepare journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and system-generated postings while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger across multiple entities and cost centers.

- Support the transition from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Net Suite by validating converted data, participating in testing, aligning accounting workflows, and maintaining clear process documentation.

- Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, bank activity, corporate credit cards, employee expenses, and vendor-related transactions, and resolve discrepancies promptly.

- Partner with project leaders and department managers to apply proper revenue recognition and job cost accounting for project and service-related work.

- Prepare variance analyses, supporting schedules, and financial reports that highlight trends, exceptions, and opportunities to improve reporting quality.

- Organize audit support materials and respond to internal and external audit requests with clear documentation and accurate explanations.

- Work closely with leadership, project managers, and field operations to improve financial visibility, strengthen communication, and enhance reporting processes.

- Recommend and help implement improvements to accounting controls, procedures, and system efficiency as business needs evolve. Requirements - 3+ years of accounting experience, including responsibility for general ledger activity, reconciliations, and close processes.

- Hands-on experience with month-end and year-end close in a multi-entity or multi-site environment.

- Proficiency in Net Suite and Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyze data and manage detailed financial records effectively.

- Strong knowledge of journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliation.

- Experience with revenue recognition, job cost accounting, project accounting, or construction-related accounting environments.

- Familiarity with intercompany accounting and maintaining accurate financial data across multiple cost centers or business units.

- Ability to assist with data migration, system testing, and validation activities while preserving data accuracy and completeness.

- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage shifting priorities and collaborate across functions.

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