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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Senior Accountant

  • American Fork, UT (19 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 5 hours ago
  • American Fork, UT (19 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 5 hours ago

Ensure compliance with IFRS by reviewing and adjusting journal entries and maintaining subsidiary ledgers....

Accountant II

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

Prepares journal entries and reviews accounting classification in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles....

Lodging Revenue Analyst - Snowbird

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Snowbird is situated in the middle of the Wasatch Mountain Range and is not only home to awe-inspiring views and mighty terrain, it is also home to employees equally...

Senior Accountant URFC

  • Sandy, UT (8 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sandy, UT (8 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Includes review of accounting transactions and preparation of journal entries as needed....

Senior Accountant - Reconciliation

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

Make your impact within a rapidly growing Fintech Company We are looking for a Senior Reconciliation Accountant to join our team and take ownership of complex reconciliations for BILL payment products...

Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant

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

Create/submit journal entries for various types of adjustments (requires an understanding of debits/credits) Maintain a high attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency....

Sr Accountant

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

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus two years...

Accountant

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

Job Duties: Prepare journal entries (including month-end close and cash management) for North American companies....

Senior Accountant

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

Manage the lease accounting process, including contract reviews, abstraction into leasing software, preparation of journal entries, and compliance with ASC 842, while identifying opportunities to improve...

Staff Accountant

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

, and partners with more experienced accountants to meet reporting needs....

Senior Accountant

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

**Asset & Expense Tracking**- Reconcile and track fixed assets and enter depreciation schedules.- Manage and reconcile prepaid expenses; prepare and enter corresponding journal entries....

Sr Accountant Fixed Assets

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

**Requirements:** + Supports and is responsible for the month-end close process for corporate accounting areas of responsibility and reporting, including journal entry preparation and review, reconciliation...

Senior Revenue Accountant

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

entries, and providing the backup support. + Prepare unbilled accounts receivable and deferred revenue accounting entries and reconciliations to ensure compliance with U.S....

Senior Revenue Accountant - Contractor

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

entries, and providing the backup support. + Prepare unbilled accounts receivable and deferred revenue accounting entries and reconciliations to ensure compliance with U.S....

Staff Accountant 3

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

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve...

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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
54.5%
Master's Degree
28.1%
Associate's Degree
6.9%
High School or GED
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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