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Sr. Accountant
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Accountant to oversee critical accounting operations and ensure the accuracy of financial records. In this role, you will manage essential accounting processes, including general ledger maintenance, month-end and year-end closings, and inventory accounting. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and expertise in accrual-based accounting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger in compliance with company policies and accounting standards.<br>• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and generating financial reports.<br>• Ensure accurate accrual-based accounting practices, including proper recognition of receipts and payments.<br>• Manage inventory accounting tasks such as valuation, reconciliation, and cost adjustments.<br>• Handle accounting functions related to percentage-of-completion projects, tracking job costs and revenue recognition.<br>• Prepare and maintain schedules for prepaid expenses, leases, and fixed assets.<br>• Assist in the preparation of audits, financial analysis, and ad-hoc reporting requests.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and implement solutions to enhance accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial records with operational activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.<br>• At least 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, manufacturing, or related industries.<br>• Strong knowledge of accrual-based accounting, inventory management, and general ledger processes.<br>• Proficiency with accounting systems such as Business Central or QuickBooks.<br>• Familiarity with prepaid and lease accounting, as well as month-end close procedures.<br>• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.<br>• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.<br>• Experience with construction accounting and audit processes is highly desirable.
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  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Accountant to oversee critical accounting operations and ensure the accuracy of financial records. In this role, you will manage essential accounting processes, including general ledger maintenance, month-end and year-end closings, and inventory accounting. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and expertise in accrual-based accounting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger in compliance with company policies and accounting standards.<br>• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and generating financial reports.<br>• Ensure accurate accrual-based accounting practices, including proper recognition of receipts and payments.<br>• Manage inventory accounting tasks such as valuation, reconciliation, and cost adjustments.<br>• Handle accounting functions related to percentage-of-completion projects, tracking job costs and revenue recognition.<br>• Prepare and maintain schedules for prepaid expenses, leases, and fixed assets.<br>• Assist in the preparation of audits, financial analysis, and ad-hoc reporting requests.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and implement solutions to enhance accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial records with operational activities.
  • 2025-11-17T17:49:25Z

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