Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Midvale, UT • 3h ago

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Midvale, Utah. This role supports daily accounting operations, helps maintain accurate financial records, and contributes to timely reporting and compliance activities. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in general ledger accounting, tax support, and month-end processes, along with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple finance functions.

Responsibilities:

Oversee routine general ledger activity by recording transactions accurately, reconciling accounts, and helping maintain complete financial records.

Provide coverage for payables and receivables processes, including invoice handling, payment support, and follow-up on outstanding balances to encourage timely collection.

Contribute to the preparation of monthly and periodic financial reports, including core statements and selected close-related assignments.

Partner with the finance team on planning activities by assisting with budgets, projections, and analysis of actual results against expectations.

Develop, document, and update accounting policies and operating procedures to support consistency and compliance.

Assist with payroll administration when needed, including registration tasks related to state withholding and unemployment requirements.

Support tax and regulatory filings by preparing required documentation for items such as sales and use tax, property tax, information reporting, and year-end wage review activities.

Compile audit schedules, organize supporting records, and respond to auditor information requests for financial and compliance reviews.

Help strengthen internal controls, monitor outstanding payments and uncashed checks, and support required unclaimed property reporting.

Work with accounting leadership to maintain awareness of regulatory changes and support compliance procedures tied to audit obligations. Requirements - At least 1 year of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.

Working knowledge of general ledger accounting and journal entry preparation.

Experience supporting tax-related processes, including corporate tax, sales tax, or related filings.

Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close activities.

Ability to prepare accurate financial data and maintain strong attention to detail.

Understanding of accounting compliance, internal controls, and financial documentation practices.

Proficiency in collaborating with finance teams and managing multiple deadlines effectively.

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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