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We are looking for a detail-oriented GL Accountant to support core accounting operations in Salt Lake City, Utah. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, and ensuring account balances are properly reconciled across cash, payroll, accruals, and other balance sheet areas. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate across departments to resolve discrepancies and keep month-end activities on track.
Job Responsibility
Perform weekly bank account reconciliations and record related activity such as service charges, card transactions, controlled disbursements, and other banking adjustments
Oversee petty cash activity by tracking balances, maintaining supporting records, and completing routine reconciliations
Review customer and miscellaneous receivable balances, partnering with internal teams to investigate variances and improve reporting accuracy
Maintain prepaid expense schedules and post amortization entries so costs are recognized in the appropriate accounting periods
Prepare payroll-related journal entries for weekly and biweekly cycles and work with the Payroll team to resolve exceptions or needed corrections
Record benefit allocations and develop accrual entries for items such as medical and dental expenses using reasonable estimates and supporting analysis
Reconcile accrued liability accounts, including tax-related balances, insurance items, and deferred revenue, while coordinating with departments on open issues
Complete monthly sales tax filings and help ensure ongoing compliance with applicable tax requirements
Support special account reconciliations, warranty and fleet-related accounting, revenue recognition needs, and the resolution of operational transaction errors through cross-functional follow-up
Requirements
Experience supporting month-end close activities within a general ledger accounting environment
Strong working knowledge of journal entry preparation, account analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations
Proven ability to complete bank reconciliations accurately and investigate reconciling items in a timely manner
Familiarity with payroll accounting, including payroll journal entries, benefit allocations, and accruals
Experience handling sales tax filings and maintaining compliance with recurring reporting deadlines
Ability to manage multiple account schedules, including prepaid expenses, receivables, and accrued liabilities
Strong attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with departments across the organization