Accountant

Intermountain Farmers Association (IFA); West Valley City (UT); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical and dental insurance

401K matching

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Intermountain Farmers Association (IFA) is seeking an Accountant at our corporate office in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role supports the corporate accounting and finance team, ensuring accurate journal entries and GL maintenance in line with US GAAP.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years accounting experience, a degree in accounting (Associate required; Bachelor's preferred), strong Excel skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with store management and customers.

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree in accounting required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Understanding of US GAAP.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Ability to communicate with customers and store management.
• 1–3 years accounting experience; public accounting preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assist monthly close process and ensure journal entries are accurate per US GAAP.
• Support external audits with requests and documentation; ensure internal controls.
• Reconcile cash accounts and other ledgers.
• Streamline accounting processes and document procedures.
• Analyze financial data, communicate findings, and make recommendations.
• Respond to daily questions from customers and store management.
• Prepare and analyze accounting records and reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in ad hoc projects as directed by management.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational abilities

Ausbildung

Associate degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office Suite

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

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.

IFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer