Accountant Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

An Accountant is a vital figure in the accounting industry, responsible for preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents to provide accurate data for individuals and businesses. Key duties include preparing tax returns, auditing accounts, and producing financial reports, along with consulting on various aspects of business performance, such as costs, revenues, and investments. Accountants also ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations and assist in decision-making processes by providing financial information and recommendations.

Skills required for this role include strong numerical and analytical abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a high level of integrity. A key requirement for becoming an Accountant is a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, but many employers prefer candidates with a Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Before becoming an Accountant, a person may serve in roles such as Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Audit Clerk, which provide valuable hands-on experience in the field.

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Fund Accountant, Private Equity

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 18 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 18 hours ago

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com Alter Domus is currently seeking a new Fund Accountant to join our Private Equity Fund Services Team at our Salt Lake or Ogden, Utah...

Accountant Consultant

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days ago

Essential Functions Provides expertise and oversight for a system-wide investment accounting process....

Staff Accountant

  • Draper, UT (13 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Draper, UT (13 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 3 days ago

degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred Two or more years of experience in an accounting environment Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including use of formulas and basic...

Staff Accountant

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 3 days ago

What You'll Do Under limited supervision, the staff accountant assists the Finance Department in performing multiple duties related to the accounting functions of the organization within established...

Staff Accountant

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 3 days ago

The Staff Accountant serves a critical role on the Accounting team. Responsibilities include the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements and reports....

Fund Accountant

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 4 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 4 days ago

Make an impact Bridge Investment Group is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join our team as a Fund Accountant....

Accountant, Smart Home

  • Lehi, UT (18 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lehi, UT (18 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 6 days ago

entries Perform balance sheet account reconciliations Assist with month-end, quarterly and annual close processes Assist with audits, ensuring compliance with standards and controls Support senior accountants...

Revenue Analyst-Utah

  • South Jordan, UT (6 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 6 days ago
  • South Jordan, UT (6 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 6 days ago

Why Merit? At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work,...

Accountant (Finance and Records Department)

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6 days ago

An Accountant 1 performs accounting functions in a variety of different settings throughout the Church....

Client Service Accountant

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 7 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 7 days ago

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Captives team at Marsh as a Client Service Accountant. This role can be based in any US office location....

Staff Accountant (Hybrid: Lehi, UT)

  • Lehi, UT (18 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lehi, UT (18 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 11 days ago

Compensation The compensation target range for this role is: $55,300 - $65,000 Job Summary The Staff Accountant will report directly to the Revenue /Accounting Manager and provides core accounting support...

Specialist, Project Accountant

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 12 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 12 days ago

For the Specialist, Project Accountant position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $67,909 - $84,236 (USD)....

GSD Full-Time Accountant,Sr

  • Riverton, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Riverton, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 13 days ago

Act as a resource for Accountant 1 and Accountant 2 incumbents being trained in Church accounting systems. Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or Finance or Business Management) is required....

Senior Tax Accountant

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 14 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 14 days ago

**Worksite**: 1905 Fortune Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84104**Job Title**: Senior Tax Accountant**Job Duties:**Will report to the Corporate Controller and will be responsible for supporting Thatcher's compliance...

Accountant - Houston, TX or Midvale, UT

  • Midvale, UT (8 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Midvale, UT (8 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 14 days ago

We are currently seeking an Accountant to join our Central Recon team in Operational Accounting. There are plenty of growth opportunities within the enterprise....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Salt Lake City, UT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.2%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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