Staff Accountant
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, 84193, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Accounting
Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Senior Accountant -
Finance & Banking
Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk
The Staff Accountant position is a position that allows employees to continue building experience within the accounting field and get an opportunity to showcase an in-depth knowledge of the day-to-day responsibilities and duties of bookkeepers.
Ideal candidates will be well-organized and comfortable dealing with financial data. Experience working in Quickbooks Online and Excel is mandatory. Experience with other industry-specific billing software (e.g. Shopify, Seller Central, Accuro, etc.) is considered an asset. This position is a full-time position and is fully remote.
Responsibilities- Enter and categorize transactions into Quickbooks Online or similar accounting software;
- Post and reconcile internal sales with deposits from the bank;
- Track State Sales Tax and file returns;
- Prepare & Post Year-End adjusting entries;
- Be able to complete work within deadlines (e.g. prior to tax filing deadline);
- Prepare working papers for tax accountant (e.g. trial balance, balance sheet, etc.);
- Communicate with clients regarding the particulars of their financial dealings;
- Provide regular financial reports (weekly, monthly and yearly);
- Analyze trends within financials and advise partners and clients accordingly;
- Process Individual & Corporate Tax Returns;
- Communicate with accounting managers and partners on a frequent basis regarding accounting questions, issues and advice; and
- Perform other ad hoc accounting or bookkeeping tasks as required.
- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Accounting from an accredited US Post-Secondary Institution;
- Enrolled Agent (EA) Designation Required;
- CPA Designation is considered an asset, or actively pursuing one, but not required;
- Must be based in the United States;
- Relevant experience in financial accounting (2+ Years) required at other Accounting or Bookkeeping Firms;
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Quickbooks Online;
- Quickbooks Online Certification (Advanced is preferred);
- Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and analytical skills;
- Excellent verbal and written skills, with acute attention to detail;
- Results-oriented, prioritizes workload and takes ownership of file; and
- Ability to multitask, work independently and under pressure, while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Pay Range: $60,000 - $70,000
Quarterly Performance-Based Bonuses
Base compensation is determined by qualifications and experience. Qualified applicants could start at the higher end.
- Remote Position;
- Coverage of Professional Dues (e.g. CPA Dues); and
- Quarterly Medical Reimbursements.
The successful candidate will be employed under ABM Accounting Business Management US Inc, a company incorporated in Utah.
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Seniority level- Entry level
- Full-time
- Accounting/Auditing and Finance
- Accounting
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