Remote Accountant Jobs in South Salt Lake, Utah

• *Remote Accountant – Fully Distributed Role (South Salt Lake, Utah) We are seeking a detail‑oriented, CPA‑qualified Remote Accountant to join our fast‑growing finance team. This fully remote position enables you to work from anywhere, but we especially encourage professionals living in South Salt Lake, Utah to apply. As part of a collaborative, 85% remote workforce, you will own the end‑to‑end accounting cycle, support tax filings, and provide actionable financial insights that drive strategic decisions. If you thrive in a virtual environment, enjoy leveraging modern accounting platforms, and want to balance a competitive salary of $72,000‑$98,000 annually with flexible work‑hours, this opportunity is for you. --- About This Remote Accountant Position Our finance organization is the analytical backbone of a technology‑driven firm that serves clients across North America. This remote accountant role was created to strengthen our financial reporting, improve cash‑flow forecasting, and ensure compliance with GAAP and state tax regulations. You will report directly to the Senior Finance Manager and partner closely with a distributed team of accountants, tax specialists, and financial analysts. The position is 100% remote, offering core hours from 9 a.m.‑4 p.m. Pacific Time, but you can customize your schedule to best fit life in South Salt Lake. Working from South Salt Lake, Utah gives you access to a vibrant digital community, reliable broadband, and the lifestyle benefits that the area offers while staying fully integrated with our global finance hub. --- Key Responsibilities - Maintain General Ledger Record, classify, and reconcile all journal entries using Oracle NetSuite and QuickBooks Online; ensure accuracy for month‑end close. - Monthly Close & Reporting Prepare balance sheets, income statements, and cash‑flow statements for the South Salt Lake‑based finance team, meeting a 5‑day close timeline. - Tax Compliance File quarterly and annual state tax returns for Utah and support external auditors during year‑end reviews. - Accounts Payable/Receivable Oversee invoice processing, vendor payments, and collections, reducing days sales outstanding by 10% % within the first six months. - Financial Analysis Conduct variance analysis, budget comparisons, and profitability studies for product lines, presenting findings to senior leadership via Power BI dashboards. - Process Improvement Identify automation opportunities in Zapier and Microsoft Power Automate, aiming to cut manual effort by 15%. - Collaboration Partner with the remote bookkeeping team in South Salt Lake to streamline expense reporting through Concur and Expensify. - Compliance & Controls Implement internal controls per SOX standards, ensuring 92% employee satisfaction with audit readiness. --- Required Qualifications and Skills - Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA certification preferred. - Experience 3‑5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a fully remote setting. Candidates based in South Salt Lake or elsewhere in Utah are encouraged to apply. - Technical Proficiency Advanced knowledge of NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros), SAP, Xero, and Sage Intacct. - Software Skills Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, Adaptive Insights, and Google Workspace for collaborative reporting. - Tax Knowledge Hands‑on experience preparing state and federal tax returns, especially for businesses operating in Utah. - Communication Strong written and verbal skills for clear, concise reporting to remote stakeholders; must thrive in virtual meetings using Zoom and Microsoft Teams. - Self‑Management Proven ability to meet deadlines without direct supervision, leveraging time‑zone flexibility for teams in South Salt Lake. --- Preferred Qualifications - Advanced Certifications CMA, CIA, or Enrolled Agent (EA) credentials. - Industry Expertise Prior experience in SaaS, e‑commerce, or technology services firms. - Automation Experience Development of macros or scripts in Python or R to streamline accounting workflows. - Remote Leadership History of mentoring junior accountants or bookkeepers in a distributed environment, particularly those based in South Salt Lake or across Utah. - Methodologies Exposure to Agile or Scrum frameworks for finance project delivery. - Community Involvement Active participation in the South Salt Lake finance meetup, Utah CPA society, or similar professional groups. --- Compensation and Benefits Package - Salary Competitive range of $72,000‑$98,000 annually, calibrated for the cost of living in South Salt Lake and surrounding Utah areas. - Bonuses & Equity Annual performance bonus up to 12% of base salary plus eligibility