Staff Accountant

FranklinCovey; Draper (UT); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

Employee Stock Purchase

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

FranklinCovey is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Enterprise Division accounting function from Draper, UT, with a hybrid in-office requirement (minimum 3 days/week). You will work closely with the Enterprise Division Controller on month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting.

This early-career role offers growth in technical accounting, process improvements, and opportunities to leverage AI, BI tools, and automation within a small division accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent degree/concentration meeting Utah CPA exam eligibility requirements
• Strong working proficiency in MS Excel and financial reporting
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and financial principles
• Eligible to sit for the Uniform CPA exam in Utah or pursuing licensure
• Interest in automation/BI tools to improve processes

Responsibilities

• Monthly Close & Reporting – Prepare journal entries, monthly balance sheet reconciliations, and schedules for the Enterprise Division close.
• Audit & Compliance Support – Partner with Division Controller on quarterly reviews, audits, internal controls, and SEC reporting as needed.
• Capitalization – Help capitalize expenses for internal-use software or platforms.
• Expense Governance – Review and approve associate and business expenses per policy.
• Revenue Accounting – Support quarterly revenue recognition and deferred revenue schedules.
• Analysis & Special Projects – Assist with ad hoc reporting and variance analysis.
• Process Improvement & Automation – Identify opportunities to streamline workflows using AI, BI dashboards, and automation.

Skills

MS Excel

US GAAP

CPA eligibility

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

AI tools

Automation

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

BI dashboards

ERP systems

Job description

We give strategy the human edge™.

FranklinCovey ( NYSE: FC ) is the world’s most trusted leadership and organizational performance partner that gives strategy the human edge. We help organizations achieve the breakthrough results that matter most. Using proven, principle-centered frameworks and practices, we build high-trust leaders, teams and cultures and help clients translate strategy into consistent execution. For more than 40 years, we have tested this approach with thousands of clients from Fortune 100 companies to educational and government institutions, providing professional services across 160 countries.

To learn more, visit franklincovey.com.

Title: Staff Accountant

Global Title: Staff Accountant

Division & Department: Enterprise Division Accounting

Status: Full-Time Exempt

Reports to: Enterprise Division Controller

Location: Hybrid – Draper, UT (minimum of 3 days a week in office)

Compensation: Anticipated compensation for this position is $54-69k*.

Date Posted: 10/26/26**

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant plays an important role in supporting the accounting function of Franklin Covey’s Enterprise Division. This position will work closely with the Enterprise Division Controller and gain broad exposure to month-end close processes, account reconciliation, audit support, expense capitalization, revenue recognition, financial reporting, and business analysis.

This role is well-suited for an early-career accounting professional who is eager to develop strong technical accounting skills, contribute to process improvements, and take on increasing responsibility over time. The Staff Accountant will also help identify opportunities to leverage technology, including automation, AI, and BI tools, to improve accounting processes and reporting.

This role offers the opportunity to work in close partnership with the Enterprise Division Controller as part of a small division accounting team. Over time, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop deeper ownership of accounting processes, contribute to cross-functional business analysis, and become a trusted resource within the Enterprise Division.

Essential Job Functions

• Monthly Close & Reporting – Prepare journal entries, monthly balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules for the Enterprise Division close.
• Audit & Compliance Support – Partner directly with the Division Controller on quarterly reviews, financial audit requests, internal controls, and SEC reporting deliverables as needed.
• Capitalization – Assist in capitalizing expenses related to internal-use and new product software or platforms.
• Expense Governance – Review and approve associate and business expenses ensuring adherence to company policy.
• Revenue Accounting – Support quarterly revenue recognition review, including gathering documentation and assisting with analysis of contract terms and deferred revenue schedules.
• Analysis & Special Projects – Assist with ad hoc reporting, variance analysis, and divisional business research.
• Process Improvement & Automation – Actively identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows through modern technology, including adoption of AI tools, BI dashboards, and automation routines.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent degree/concentration meeting Utah CPA exam eligibility requirements

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Strong working proficiency in MS Excel (familiarity with pivot tables, lookups/XLOOKUP, and standard financial functions); ability to learn financial systems and reporting tools quickly
• Solid understanding of US GAAP, including accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• Eligible to sit for the Uniform CPA exam in Utah or actively pursuing CPA licensure
• Strong desire to grow technical accounting skills and take on increasing responsibility over time
• Exposure to revenue recognition (ASC 606) or capitalization policies a plus but not required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely
• High attention to detail, strong time-management skills, and comfort managing competing deadlines during close periods
• Proactive problem solver with a strong ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Demonstrated curiosity or experience with AI tools, Business Intelligence (BI) platforms, or automation to optimize everyday tasks

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, employee stock purchasing program, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, and more. Please visit https://franklincoveybenefits.com/ for details.

*Actual offer may be outside of this range and will be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.

**Unless otherwise noted, applications will be accepted for a minimum of three (3) days from the initial published date on the FranklinCovey job board, but the posting may close at any time after the specified duration.

Employer Information

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