Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team in West Valley City, Utah. This long-term contract position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to essential finance and accounting operations, supporting the organization's financial health and performance. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cash management, reconciliations, and month-end processes, along with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities:

- Manage daily and monthly cash flow activities to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.

- Perform detailed bank reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.

- Assist in the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheets, and supporting financial statement preparation.

- Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis, to enhance reporting accuracy.

- Maintain and enforce internal accounting controls, ensuring compliance with best practices.

- Collaborate with auditors and internal teams to provide clear documentation and financial reports.

- Contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing financial operations.

- Support general ledger activities and ensure accuracy in financial records. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is preferred.

- Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting functions such as cash management, bank reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, data visualization, and VBA capabilities.

- Prior experience with Oracle systems is highly desirable.

- Strong understanding of internal accounting controls and compliance standards.

- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

- Effective communication and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays.

The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at

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