Staff Accountant
The Staff Accountant at Confidential Client plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close processes, and managing vendor payments. This hybrid position involves hands-on accounting tasks including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, and assisting with external audits, providing opportunities for growth within a dynamic SaaS company serving dental practices.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role Summary
This Staff Accountant position is a hands-on, entry-level accounting role supporting month-end close, accounts payable, general ledger maintenance, and audit support. The role follows a hybrid schedule based in Pleasant Grove, UT. The confidential client seeks a motivated candidate with a solid academic background in accounting/finance and 0–2 years of relevant experience.
What You’ll Do
- Support month-end close activities, including bank reconciliations, billing, and subscription revenue reconciliations
- Enter vendor invoices and prepare timely, accurate vendor payments
- Record journal entries and maintain the general ledger
- Assist with departmental cost reporting and ad-hoc financial reports
- Support the annual external audit and respond to auditor requests
- Participate in ad-hoc projects to improve processes and reporting
Location & Work Arrangement
- Hybrid role based in Pleasant Grove, UT. Candidates must reside within commuting distance and be available to work onsite as required.
Outcomes You’ll Own
- Ensure timely, accurate AP processing and vendor payments
- Maintain clean GL account balances and accurate month-end reconciliations
- Deliver required schedules and support for external audit requests
- Produce reliable departmental and ad-hoc reports on time
Qualifications
Experience
- 0–2 years relevant accounting experience (internships and recent graduates encouraged)
Core skills
- Proficient understanding of accrual accounting, month-end close, and general ledger mechanics
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated salary: $65,412 per year (estimated)
- Flexible Paid Time Off + 10 company-wide paid holidays
- Competitive medical, dental & vision with buy-up options; HSA match
- Fully paid parental leave
- 401(k) with company match up to 5.5% + access to financial advisors
- Learning & development reimbursement program
- Company-paid life, disability & AD&D insurance
- Employee wellness supports (mental health programs), cellphone & gym discounts, corporate pass benefits, and more
Please Note
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of education, employment history, and other credentials. By applying, you confirm the information you provide is accurate and complete; misrepresentation may result in disqualification or termination.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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