JOB TITLE: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
LOCATION: OREM, UT
FUNCTION: The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing month-end close and other accounting processes as well as mentoring Staff Accountants and Interns.
KEY ACTIVITIES:
Supervise the month-end close process in conjunction with subsidiary controllers;
Oversee the creation and review of all month-end general ledger, job cost, and equipment entries;
Manage close process and checklist;
Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations;
Make recommendations towards sound business decisions while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures;
Develop best practices for accounting processes across subsidiaries providing consistency, efficiency, and accuracy in financial reporting;
Optimize process procedures and documentation (continuity and best practices);
Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supplemental management reports;
Oversee the accounting for fixed assets and associated tax reporting including lease accounting;
Mentor interns and other junior accounting team members;
Collaborate within the finance team as well as cross-functionally with various business units
Build out audit workpapers and PBC schedules to assist in multiple audits throughout the year
Support partner resources with ensuring accurate capture of data into a variety of systems, including responding to operational team inquiries.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Demonstrates high moral and ethical standards;
Thorough understanding of internal controls and audit requirements;
Well-organized and able to collaborate with other team members and senior executives;
Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and a strong knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, including a sound understanding of financial forecasting;
Strong written and verbal communication skills;
Ability to effectively collaborate with other team members;
Sound computer skills, including strong abilities with Microsoft Excel & Office applications;
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting;
3+ Years Staff Accountant experience preferred;
Clear track record of progress/promotion in work history.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Work Requirements - Light: exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally;
Repetitive motion associated with operating a computer and other office equipment;
Inside, climate-controlled working conditions;
Occasional travel and outdoor working conditions associated with reviews and audits.
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principle job elements essential for making employment decisions. Duties associated with this job and the corresponding job specification may be changed at any time to accommodate Company business needs.