Accountant

Intermountain Farmers Association (IFA); Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

Vision reimbursement plan

401K matching

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Intermountain Farmers Association (IFA) is hiring an Accountant for its corporate office in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role supports the corporate accounting and finance team, maintaining general ledger accounts and assisting in financial statements and reports.

The ideal candidate will have US GAAP knowledge, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently in a collaborative corporate culture. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High integrity and honesty.
• Understanding of US GAAP.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other software.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and management.
• Demonstrated problem solving and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly close process and ensure journal entries and reconciliations are accurate per US GAAP with proper documentation.
• Support external audits by providing requested information and ensuring internal controls compliance.
• Reconcile cash accounts and monitor banking activity.
• Streamline accounting processes and document procedures for efficiency.
• Analyze financial data, communicate findings, and make recommendations.
• Respond to daily questions from customers and store management on transactions and payments.
• Prepare and analyze accounting records to ensure accuracy and compliant reporting.
• Participate in ad hoc projects as directed by management.

Skills

MS Excel

Written & verbal communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree in accounting (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Intermountain Farmers Association (IFA) is a regional farm supply co-op with diverse operations including feed production, agronomy services, and retail stores throughout the intermountain west. We are currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of ACCOUNTANT at the corporate office in Salt Lake City, Utah.

SUMMARY: The Accountant position will support the company's corporate accounting and finance department ensuring the accuracy of various financial records. This position is responsible for maintaining general ledger accounts and will assist in developing financial statements and reports. The person in this position will work in a collaborative team environment within a supportive corporate culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Assists in completing the monthly close process and ensuring journal entries and reconciliations are accurate in accordance with US GAAP and have appropriate supporting documentation.
• Supports external audits by providing audit requests, responding to inquiries, and ensuring compliance with internal controls.
• Reconcile cash accounts.
• Contributes to an efficient accounting department by streamlining accounting processes and documenting procedures.
• Analyzes financial data and effectively communicates findings and makes recommendations.
• Respond in a timely manner to the daily customer and store management questions on transaction/payment issues.
• Responds to questions from business locations regarding accurate internal accounting and reporting in accordance with company procedures and policies.
• Prepares, examines, and analyzes accounting records and reports to assess accuracy, with completeness, and compliance reporting standards.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and assignments as directed by management.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High level of personal integrity and honesty.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of the application of US GAAP.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other relevant software applications.
• Ability to communicate both written and verbally with customers and store management.
• Excellent problem solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Good organizational abilities and analytical skills Demonstrated ability to work independently, proactively identify issues, and develop solutions through research and critical thinking.
• At least an Associate degree in accounting; Bachelor's degree in accounting is preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience using SAP.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience; public accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on advanced Microsoft Excel functions, including the ability to create complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analyses.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Learn quickly and maintain a positive attitude.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and logical thinking skills, including the ability to effectively leverage artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and decision making.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills - verbal and written communication.
• Be a self-starter, capable of working independently.
• Maintain high attention to detail even while working on repetitive tasks.
• Proven track record of excelling within team environments.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and automation throughout the transaction cycle and follow through with documentation, transformation, and implementation.

BENEFITS: IFA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, vision reimbursement plan, generous 401K matching, life insurance, long-term disability, Paid time off, paid holidays, employee discounts, as well many other incredible benefits. Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.