Staff Accountant

Job Title

Staff Accountant

Job Description

The Staff Accountant will support the North American Finance Department in accounts receivable and accounts payable functions,month-end close and financial statement processes, journal entry preparation and review, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and other financial activities.

In this role, you will be asked to:

• Collaborate effectively as required with local Utah finance personnel in addition to the larger North American finance group
• Perform various month-end bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Create invoices according to company practices; submit invoices to customers accurately and in a timely manner
• Prepare, verify, and record customer payments
• Maintain and update customer files, including name or address changes, invoice contacts, etc.
• Identify delinquent customer accounts by reviewing reports/files, and draft correspondence for collections purposes
• Manage credit card and expense reporting processes
• Enter and process vendor bills accurately and in a timely manner, with a broader understanding of the accounting implications of the vendor transactions
• Create and send paper checks as necessary
• Initiate vendor bill payments by ACH/wire on a regular basis
• Prepare, review and post payroll-related journal entries
• Assist with updating and tracking team budgets
• Assist with the migration of financial data between major accounting systems
• Perform accounting research as requested to ensure the proper treatment of transactions
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements
• Perform analysis of budget-to-actual variances and period-over-period changes in the financial statements
• Develop, generate and review various vendor, customer, and financial statement reports to assist with the Finance Department’s reporting needs
• Provide audit support through the compilation of information to internal/external auditors
• Identify opportunities for and implement task efficiencies and process improvements
• Perform other duties as requested

Qualifications/Requirements

The characteristics and qualities we are looking for:

• High level of attention to detail
• Positive attitude, a desire to learn, and a willingness to be mentored/coached
• Understanding of GAAP accounting and financial statements
• Excellent professional communication
• Expect to be a hybrid position, Salt Lake City or Chicago based

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Personal and professional integrity
• Strong work ethic, responsiveness and passion for customer service and quality
• Excellent team player and interpersonal skills
• Organized, proactive, and a track record of following through on commitments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating an ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external parties
• Ability to work independently, managing schedules and prioritizing tasks with minimal oversight (e.g. remote work situations)
• Willingness to follow instructions, receive feedback and review comments on work prepared
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt and develop ideas and creative solutions
• Communicate with team members and managers any questions or issues that arise
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (e.g. pivots, lookups)

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• One to three years of related experience preferred
• Experience with SAP accounting systems preferred

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