Results for Senior Cost Accountant Jobs in Lehi, UT

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Sr. Accountant

Layton, UT
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Temporary / Contract
31.9675 - 37.015 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Utah. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized and accurate, and who can manage complex financial activities, maintain accurate records, and contribute to a smooth month-end close process. The right candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to resolve issues efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and helping ensure timely completion of all required accounting tasks. • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through accurate recording, analysis, and follow-up on financial transactions. • Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and a high degree of accuracy. • Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies to resolution. • Review and reconcile bank activity, ensuring cash records align with internal financial data and external statements. • Analyze accounting issues, identify root causes, and recommend practical solutions to improve accuracy and efficiency. • Support accounting processes that may involve system-related updates or changes while helping preserve data consistency and reporting reliability.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Sr. Project Accountant

North Salt Lake, UT
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Project Accountant to support the financial operations of a growing construction-focused business in North Salt Lake, Utah. This role blends core accounting ownership with project-based financial oversight, requiring someone who can manage close activities, reporting, payables, payroll, and compliance with accuracy and consistency. The ideal candidate brings strong construction accounting knowledge, a practical approach to problem-solving, and the ability to strengthen processes as the organization expands. Responsibilities: • Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting. • Prepare financial statements, review supporting schedules, and investigate variances to maintain reliable accounting records. • Reconcile bank, credit card, payroll, and other balance sheet accounts while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger. • Manage the accounts payable cycle from invoice review and coding through payment processing and vendor coordination. • Administer payroll operations and verify adherence to applicable federal and state requirements. • Track project-related costs, support job cost reporting, and help maintain accurate work-in-progress and profitability analysis. • Collaborate with project managers and operational leaders to improve cost visibility across active construction projects. • Complete sales and use tax filings, assist with other recurring business tax obligations, and provide support during audits and annual tax preparation. • Identify manual accounting tasks that can be streamlined and contribute to the ongoing modernization of reporting workflows and accounting processes.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

West Valley City, UT
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Temporary / Contract
29 - 29 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting activities in Utah. This long-term ongoing contract position is well suited for a finance specialist who is comfortable working with cash activity, reconciliations, and monthly close tasks in a fast-paced environment. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to accurate financial reporting, strengthen process consistency, and partner with internal stakeholders on day-to-day accounting operations. Responsibilities:• Manage daily and periodic cash-related accounting tasks to help maintain accurate visibility into company cash activity and reporting.• Prepare and complete bank account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.• Assist with month-end close by recording journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and supporting the preparation of financial results.• Use Microsoft Excel to analyze financial data, build reports, and support recurring and ad hoc accounting review needs.• Maintain organized documentation and apply sound accounting practices to support compliance with internal controls.• Work with cross-functional teams and external audit partners by providing clear schedules, reconciliations, and supporting records.• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and help increase efficiency across reconciliation and reporting activities.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Salt Lake City, UT
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Temporary / Contract
21 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day invoice and payment operations for a team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity for a detail-oriented individual who enjoys keeping financial processes accurate, organized, and on schedule. The ideal candidate brings a proactive approach to resolving discrepancies, improving workflow efficiency, and contributing beyond routine transaction processing. Responsibilities: • Process a high volume of vendor invoices with careful attention to accuracy, approvals, and timely entry into the accounting system. • Assign correct general ledger and account coding to invoices and payment transactions to maintain accurate financial records. • Prepare and execute ACH payments and check runs in accordance with established schedules and internal controls. • Review invoice details, research discrepancies, and work with internal teams or vendors to resolve payment issues efficiently. • Support daily accounts payable activities, including document tracking, payment status updates, and record maintenance. • Use Microsoft Excel to organize data, reconcile payment information, and analyze transactions through tools such as PivotTables and VLOOKUP. • Identify opportunities to streamline AP workflows and take initiative in addressing process gaps or recurring issues. • Assist with additional accounting support tasks as needed while maintaining compliance with department procedures.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Park City, UT
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 29 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Park City, Utah on a Contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for someone with hands-on experience processing payables who can manage invoice activity with accuracy and consistency. The role focuses on supporting daily payment operations, maintaining organized financial records, and helping ensure timely disbursements to vendors. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices, assign accurate account codes, and prepare documentation for entry into the payable system. • Process accounts payable transactions efficiently while verifying amounts, approvals, and supporting records before payment. • Coordinate ACH payments and check runs to help ensure vendors are paid correctly and on schedule. • Reconcile payable details and resolve discrepancies by working with internal contacts and external vendors as needed. • Maintain complete and organized payment records, including invoice files and remittance documentation. • Monitor outstanding items and follow up on pending approvals or missing information to keep payment workflows moving. • Support routine reporting related to payable activity, payment status, and open balances for the finance team.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

5 results for Senior Cost Accountant in Lehi, UT