Staff Accountant

As a Staff Accountant in our Orem, Utah office, your primary responsibilities will include maintaining the general ledger, processing accounts payable and receivable, assisting in financial reporting, performing reconciliations, and preparing for audits, among other tasks. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring our financial records are accurate and compliant with accounting principles.

To qualify for the Staff Accountant role at our Orem office, candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience. Strong attention to detail, proficiency in tools like NetSuite and Excel, and excellent communication skills are also important.

The Staff Accountant position is a hybrid role, which means you will work in our Orem, Utah office one day a week (Thursday). This allows for flexibility while still being part of our team in the office.

The salary for the Staff Accountant position in Orem, Utah ranges between $48,000 and $60,000 per year. This range is determined by various factors, including level of experience, education, skills, certifications, and the specific requirements of the role.

Key skills for a successful Staff Accountant in our Orem, Utah office include a solid understanding of accounting principles, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel), strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a detail-oriented mindset. Being able to work both independently and collaboratively is also essential.

In your response, highlight specific experiences where you maintained or updated a general ledger, detailing the processes you followed and any software tools you used, such as NetSuite. Emphasize your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Discuss your step-by-step approach to account reconciliations, from the initial review of transactions to identifying discrepancies and resolving them. Mention any tools you regularly use to assist in this process.

Share any experience you have in preparing financial statements or reports. Discuss the types of reports you’ve prepared, the information you analyzed, and how you ensured compliance with accounting standards.

Explain how you assess the urgency and importance of each task, using a prioritization method to handle tight deadlines. Provide an example if possible, demonstrating your ability to remain organized.

Outline the measures you take to ensure compliance with accounting standards, such as staying updated on regulations, attending training, and communicating with your team to maintain accuracy in all financial documents.

Talk about your specific roles in managing both accounts payable and accounts receivable. Emphasize any systems you used for this work and highlight the importance of accuracy and timeliness in processing transactions.

Discuss your problem-solving strategy for dealing with discrepancies, including how you investigate the issue, communicate with relevant parties, and implement a resolution. Share an example if possible to illustrate your approach.

Express your proficiency in Excel, providing examples of complex functions you’ve used in previous roles, such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, or financial modeling. Highlight how these skills have helped you in accounting tasks.

Explain your experience with preparing for audits, including the types of documents you gather, how you ensure accuracy, and your collaboration with auditors. Emphasize the importance of organization and thoroughness.

Detail your methods for double-checking your work, using checklists, or having peer reviews. Provide an example of a time when your attention to detail helped catch a mistake before it became an issue.