Staff Accountant

Les Olson IT; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Les Olson IT is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. This role supports month-end close, reconciliations, GAAP compliance, and cross-entity accounting for Les Olson entities.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a commitment to continuous process improvement. You will collaborate across departments, maintain internal controls, and help optimize workflows and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years accounting experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for audits and reviews.
• Manage intercompany accounting and fixed asset activity.
• Maintain internal controls and GAAP compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and systems for efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About Les Olson IT

Les Olson IT is one of the fastest-growing and most capable technology service providers in the West. We do I.T. the LOC Way—through talent, passion, and compassion—driving continual growth and a strong market position by delivering superior service.

Unlike most technology companies, Les Olson IT has been in business for over 70 years. We are a family-owned and family-operated company, a tradition that began at the Olson family dinner table and continues today. From those beginnings, we have grown to more than 320 employees across nine locations in two states.

Les Olson Company strives every day to elevate people, whether it's our clients, our team members, or members of the local community.

• We seek to elevate our clients by delivering cutting-edge IT strategy, security, solutions, and support. Each of our team members recognizes that they have a direct impact on the success of the local businesses we serve every day.
• We seek to elevate every team member's career, firmly believing that customer success cannot happen without employee success. We do this by working with each employee to design a fulfilling career path that grows and evolves as they do.
• We seek to elevate our local community members by rewarding our employees for volunteering at local charities and participating in our ongoing food drives.

Our work environment promotes both growth and balance. We encourage and support our employees in building meaningful, fulfilling paths, both professionally and personally. Les Olson Company offers competitive salaries, continuing education, generous benefits, and a fun, collaborative work environment. At the end of the day, it is the people that matter most to us!

About The Role

Les Olson Company is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close processes, managing reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a passion for continuous improvement, and the ability to work effectively across multiple business entities.

What You'll Do

• General Accounting
• Assist in preparing schedules, reports, and supporting documentation for external audits, reviews, and other financial reporting requirements while meeting assigned deadlines.
• Maintain an understanding of accounting operations across all Les Olson Company affiliated entities, including:
• Les Olson Company
• Revco Leasing Company
• L&R Investment
• L&R Investment 3
• Les Olson Company Profit Sharing Plan
• Establish and maintain internal controls and accounting procedures that promote accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure financial records and statements comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Protect confidential company and employee information.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, workflows, and software utilization to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Support organizational goals related to productivity, cost control, fraud prevention, compliance, and financial accuracy.
• Continue professional development through training, educational opportunities, and industry resources.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Manage daily treasury activities as needed, including:
• Positive Pay approvals
• ACH processing
• Wire transfer requests
• Cash management and monitoring

Month-End Close & Reconciliations

• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts, including:
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Inventory
• Prepaid Expenses
• Deferred Income
• Clearing Accounts
• Intercompany Notes Receivable/Payable
• Intercompany Balance Sheet Accounts
• Other assigned accounts as required

Additional Responsibilities Include

• Investigating and resolving reconciliation discrepancies.
• Maintaining a thorough understanding of underlying general ledger activity.
• Supporting the monthly financial close process and related reporting requirements.

Inventory & Fixed Assets

• Track, analyze, and adjust monthly used inventory balances.
• Manage and maintain fixed asset records for Les Olson Company and L&R Investment 3.
• Record asset acquisitions, disposals, depreciation, and transfers.
• Ensure fixed asset schedules remain accurate and current.

Intercompany Accounting

• Prepare and process monthly management fee allocations.
• Process monthly intercompany cash transfers between affiliated entities.
• Reconcile intercompany balances and ensure transactions are properly recorded.
• Maintain current lease schedules and billing related to L&R Investment 3 capital investments charged to Les Olson Company.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred

• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Experience with audit preparation and account reconciliations.
• Knowledge of intercompany accounting, fixed assets, and treasury management functions.