Staff Accountant

Alta Medical Specialties, LLC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear career advancement path

Collaborative team environment

Exposure to advanced ERP systems

Job summary

A leading medical device company in Salt Lake City is searching for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant. In this full-time, on-site role, you'll manage general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and month-end close procedures. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years in accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems. This position offers exposure to advanced accounting processes and the potential for career advancement within a collaborative team. Join us to impact financial accuracy in a growing healthcare company.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of accounting experience required.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP principles needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries accurately.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations.
• Execute month-end close tasks on time.
• Support accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Maintain GAAP compliance in all processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excel

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Alta Medical Specialties is a trusted leader in medical device sales, committed to delivering innovative clinical solutions that improve patient care. Since the early 1980s, we've been at the forefront of introducing groundbreaking vascular access and IV therapy products to the market. With more than 25 years of presence in the Denver metro area and continued growth across the Mountain West and California, we've now established our headquarters in Salt Lake City, UT—placing us at the center of our expanding impact.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team in Salt Lake City. This full-time, on-site role is ideal for an accounting professional with 1-2 years of experience who's ready to take ownership of general ledger activities, account reconciliations, month-end close procedures, and help the team with clerk-level tasks when needed. You'll play a vital role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and maintaining GAAP compliance while supporting our Accounting Manager and broader finance operations.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger with accuracy and attention to detail
• Perform monthly account reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Execute month-end close tasks in a timely manner, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for financial reporting and management review
• Oversee the corporate card program, including reconciliation, coding, and policy compliance
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed, including invoice processing and cash application
• Ensure GAAP compliance in all journal entries and accounting processes
• Maintain proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite experience strongly preferred)
• Contribute to process improvements and system optimization initiatives
• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager and cross-functional teams on special projects

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1-2 years of accounting experience
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Strong knowledge of GAAP principles and their practical application
• Proficiency with ERP systems
• Demonstrated account reconciliation skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to work on‑site in Salt Lake City, UT
• Preferred: Experience in the medical device or healthcare industry, NetSuite certification, or pursuing CPA certification

Why Join Us?

• Work with a well‑established medical device company with over 40 years of industry leadership
• Gain exposure to complex accounting processes and advanced ERP systems
• Develop expertise in GAAP compliance, financial reporting, and month‑end close procedures
• Clear career advancement path to Senior Accountant and beyond
• Collaborative team environment where your contributions directly impact financial accuracy and business decisions

If you’re detail‑oriented, GAAP‑savvy, and ready to take ownership of core accounting functions in a growing healthcare company, we’d love to hear from you