Staff Accountant I

Alpine Testing Solutions, Inc.; Utah; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine Testing Solutions, Inc. Staff Accountant position focuses on accounts payable and receivable, assisting with month-end tasks, and supporting internal controls using ERP and workflow systems.

The role also covers account reconciliations, preparing journal entries for prepaids and accruals, and collaborating with the Controller and other departments to maintain accurate financial records and timely reporting, in a virtual, primarily Pacific/Mountain time zone environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Candidates must reside in Pacific or Mountain time zones.
• Experience with GAAP and month-end processes.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable accurately and on time.
• Generate and send client invoices; post client payments.
• Enter statements of work in ERP and monitor AR aging.
• Prepare journal entries for prepaids and accruals; reconcile bank and credit card statements.
• Reconcile monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations with Controller; assist audits.
• Maintain internal controls; develop process documentation and improvements.
• Document management of invoicing and vendor records; cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Analytical

Time management

Organizational skills

GAAP understanding

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Learning aptitude

Virtual environment work

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Ramp

Asana

Job description

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, assisting in month-end processes, and other ad hoc duties as needed by the Controller and other departments. This role also supports account reconciliations, internal controls, and cross-departmental collaboration using internal accounting and workflow systems.

Job Description:

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Generate and send client invoices accurately and on time
• post client payments
• Use ERP system to enter and maintain statements of work
• monitor the accounts receivable aging report

Accounts Payable

• Process accounts payable, ensuring expenses are coded, approved, and paid accurately and on time
• maintain expense reporting software
• monitor the accounts payable aging report
• Prepare journal entries for prepaids and accruals during month-end
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements

General Accounting Support

• Work with Controller to perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations
• Support Controller during audits
• Contribute to internal controls by preparing process documents and identifying process improvements
• Document management (e.g., invoicing records, vendor records, and accounting process documentation)
• Collaborate frequently and in real time, both within the department and cross-functionally as needed
• Coordinate with the Controller to perform other duties as needed

Competencies

• Excellent collaboration, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to understand and implement processes
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of accounting software
  • Experience with NetSuite, Ramp, and Asana is a plus
• Strong aptitude for learning new systems
• Ability to work productively in a virtual environment (e.g., self-starter, disciplined, troubleshooting, maintaining camera-on during video meetings)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information

Travel

Up to 10%

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.

Note: The candidates must live in Pacific or Mountain time zones

Worker Type: Regular

Number of Openings Available: 1