We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join an entertainment-focused organization in Utah. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can lead accounts receivable activities, support day-to-day accounting operations, and work confidently with high-volume financial data. The role requires strong Excel skills, solid general ledger knowledge, and prior exposure to manufacturing-related accounting environments.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the full accounts receivable function, including invoicing, payment application, follow-up on outstanding balances, and ongoing monitoring of aging reports.
- Prepare and record journal entries while maintaining accurate financial records that support monthly accounting activities.
- Reconcile customer accounts and balance sheet accounts to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Support general ledger maintenance by reviewing transactions, validating supporting documentation, and helping keep financial data organized.
- Use Excel tools such as formulas, lookup functions, and pivot tables to analyze account activity and produce meaningful reporting.
- Partner with internal teams to resolve billing issues, improve collections performance, and maintain reliable cash flow visibility.
- Work within QuickBooks and Fishbowl to process accounting transactions and manage receivable-related records.
- Contribute to accounting processes tied to a manufacturing environment, including coordination with operational teams when financial details affect customer accounts.
- At least 2 years of accounting experience, with meaningful exposure to accounts receivable responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage aging accounts, account reconciliations, and general ledger-related tasks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables.
- Experience preparing journal entries and maintaining accurate accounting documentation.
- Familiarity with QuickBooks and the ability to learn or use Fishbowl in a business setting.
- Understanding of accounting practices within a manufacturing company or manufacturing cost accounting environment.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through when handling financial data and collections activity.