Accounting Specialist

Job Description We are looking for a professional, innovative, and detailed individual who is numbers-driven to join our Accounting team.
This individual will be responsible for a wide range of activities, including month-end closing processes and reconciliations, along with a variety of other financial analysis, compliance, and special projects.
This individual will ensure integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, and entering transactions.
If you are looking for an opportunity to expand your accounting knowledge and contribute to a growing company, then this position is for you! This is a full-time, in office position at our headquarters in Sandy, UT.
Company Overview: Stratus HR is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) that has been publicly recognized as a repeat Best Company to Work For and Utah Top Workplace.
We are committed to providing small and medium-sized businesses with top-level outsourced Human Resources services.
Our services include professional HR consulting, customized and accurate payroll, tax and benefits administration, government compliance, risk management services, and HR technology.
The ideal candidate will have at least one-two years of accounting experience, is willing to work hard autonomously, and demonstrates our company’s DNA of being coachable, committed, dependable, a doer, engaged, humble, having initiative, innovative, kind, positive, respectful, and trusted.
Duties And Responsibilities Duties & Responsibilities: 1.
Process timely accounts payable transactions, including invoice verification, vendor management, and payable analytics.
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Calculate and manage monthly commissions and payments.
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Meet month-end closing deadlines by preparing reconciliations and journal entries.
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Prepare financial reports in accordance with GAAP and provide financial analysis to CFO.
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Meet deadlines while paying attention to detail, working autonomously, and driving results.
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Collaborate with internal departments to complete accurate records and provide accounting support.
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Oversee multiple projects and duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Skills: 1.
Currently working toward or already received a BA/AA degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related Business field.
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1-2 years of accounting experience.
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Understanding of GAAP and the accrual method of accounting.
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Highly experienced in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
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Attention to detail and accuracy.
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Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
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Self-motivated with strong time management skills.
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Successful track record in meeting deadlines while handling multiple projects.
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Willing and able to learn new skills and techniques, take on new challenges and responsibilities.
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Strong organization and planning skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Benefits • Employee of the Month Program (Employee of the Year = Free Trip Anywhere in the World) • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • 401K (Company Match) • Medical Insurance with HSA (Company Match) • Short and Long-Term Disability • Voluntary Benefits (Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, and ID Theft) • Wellness Benefit Program • Annual Client Party at Lagoon • Client Appreciation Movie Night • Winning Wednesday (First Wednesday of the Month - Breakfast Served) • Generous Referral Incentive Program • Onsite Flu Clinic • Annual Giving Back Program Skills & Qualifications Time Management Self-starter Detail oriented Accounts Payable GAAP Accounting Bonus Eligible for monthly "Doer Dollars" (up to 10% of your wage) determined by performance and regular coaching sessions with CFO.