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Senior General Ledger Accountant

BBSI
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 1/15/2025 CLOSED ON 4/7/2025

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Senior General Ledger Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

We're looking for a tenured Senior General Ledger Accountant to join our ranks and contribute to our accounting team and greater community. We are a public entity and would benefit from a candidate with public sector experience, who likes to dig deep, has a keen attention to detail. Under general supervision by the Director of Finance, the Senior General Ledger Accountant is responsible for reconciling the general ledger accounts, oversee payroll functions, and provide financial oversight to our member communities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position.

Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

  • Establish and update narratives for each general ledger account.
  • Assign expenses to the appropriate general ledger account.
  • Reconcile monthly entries from our enterprise system to our accounting system.
  • Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and attach supporting documents.
  • Reconcile current and past invoices to the appropriate capital asset and general ledger.
  • Assist in implementing and updating the capital asset accounting software and facilitate communication between both software.
  • Process payroll for the MSD and several of its member communities.
  • Work with payroll vendor to ensure timely and accurate filing of required federal and state reports.
  • Process benefits premium payments to vendors and reconcile to the general ledger.
  • Act as the point of contact for payroll related questions.
  • Provide financial oversight and consulting services to member communities.
  • Explain financial concepts to member communities in a manner that is easily understood.
  • Provide exceptional financial customer service to member communities.
  • Advise communities on financial matters that could impact their communities.
  • Assist with the preparation of the annual budget.
  • Assist with the completion of the annual audit.
  • Present proposed budgets at board meetings and be prepared to answer budget-related questions.
  • Prepare a variety of studies, reports, and related information for decision-making purposes.
  • Establish and maintain internal control procedures and perform periodic internal audits.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of :

  • Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), with emphasis in the areas of governmental accounting and financial reporting
  • Effective budgeting principles, methods, and techniques
  • Accounting principles relating to all Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements
  • Accounting department functions
  • Effective communication methods and public relations
  • Coordination of independent audit activities from the client side
  • Utah Code Annotated and related State and Federal rules and policies
  • State of Utah Fiscal Procedures Act
  • Skills and Abilities to :

  • Conduct in-depth analysis for complex journal entries and monthly reconciliations
  • Prepare financial reports and documentations
  • Provide quality customer service
  • Perform financial analysis and interpretation
  • Effectively use financial database programs
  • Analyze and make recommendations for changes in procedures and financing processes
  • Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Interact effectively with individuals at various levels and maintain positive working relationships
  • Effectively plan, organize, and perform tasks even under stressful situations
  • Act independently and use sound judgment
  • Possess strong problem-solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
  • MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or other closely related field, plus three (3) years of relevant experience. Education may not be substituted for the required relevant experience.
  • CPA preferred.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • This position requires work in a wide variation of conditions, from a typical office setting to field work. Must be able to attend some evening meetings.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, move, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
  • SCHEDULE : 8 : 00AM-5 : 00PM, Monday-Friday

    LOCATION : Salt Lake City, Utah

    PAY : $80,000.00-$95,000.00 annually, depending on experience (DOE).

    FLSA STATUS : Exempt (Salary)

    If this position interests you, please apply! We're excited to add to our ranks and hope to hear from you soon!

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