Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Sandy, UT • 4h ago

Description We are looking for a motivated Staff Accountant to join a growing team in Sandy, Utah. This contract position with potential for a long-term opportunity is ideal for an early-career accounting team member who brings hands-on exposure to accounts payable and accounts receivable and is eager to expand their skills in a fast-paced environment. The right candidate is comfortable working with financial data, adapts quickly to new technology, and takes initiative in improving day-to-day accounting processes.

Responsibilities:

Process vendor invoices and support timely payments while maintaining accurate accounts payable records.

Assist with customer billing, cash application, and follow-up activities related to accounts receivable balances.

Prepare journal entries and update general ledger activity to ensure financial transactions are recorded correctly.

Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts on a regular basis, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed.

Support month-end close tasks by compiling documentation, reviewing account activity, and helping maintain accurate financial reporting.

Contribute to sales tax and corporate tax-related accounting activities by organizing data and assisting with filings or supporting schedules.

Use Microsoft Excel and other accounting tools to analyze transactions, track account activity, and improve reporting accuracy.

Take ownership of assigned accounting processes and help adapt workflows as systems, tools, or internal procedures evolve. Requirements - At least 1 year of accounting experience with exposure to accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

Working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliation practices.

Experience performing bank reconciliations and identifying variances in financial records.

Familiarity with corporate tax and sales tax support within an accounting environment.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for organizing data, reviewing transactions, and preparing schedules.

Comfortable learning new systems quickly and using technology to complete accounting tasks efficiently.

Strong attention to detail, dependable follow-through, and a willingness to take responsibility for assigned work.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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