Staff Accountant

Job description

Location: Lehi, Utah — FT In-Office Reports to: Accounting Manager About Remi Remi is a fast-growing, venture-backed company scaling our finance and accounting function. We’re building a high-rigor close, cleaning up years of general ledger activity, and preparing for an external audit while transitioning from QBO to a scalable ERP. If you love clean workpapers, clear tie-outs, and learning by doing, you’ll fit right in. Role Summary You’ll be a core contributor to our monthly close and audit readiness. Day-to-day, you’ll prepare and own reconciliations, book and document journal entries, support AR/AP workflows, and assemble audit-ready PBCs. You’ll work closely with the Accounting Manager to standardize processes, improve data quality, and shorten the close. What you’ll do Close & G/L (Primary) Prepare and own balance-sheet reconciliations (cash, AR/AP, prepaids, fixed assets, accruals/deferrals); maintain roll-forward schedules with clear tick-marks and support. Post recurring and ad-hoc journal entries with documentation and approvals; maintain a clean audit trail. Perform monthly flux analysis and investigate variances; propose corrections with clear rationale. Maintain a standardized workpaper package each month (index, naming conventions, sign-offs). Audit & Controls Build PBC packages (reports, tie-outs, samples) and respond to auditor requests with accuracy and speed. Follow and help improve close checklists, review workflows, and evidence retention standards. AR/AP Rotations Support billing, cash application, and collections reporting; help resolve unapplied cash and short-pays. Process vendor bills, assist with payment runs, and ensure correct coding, approvals, and cut-off . Systems & Data Work in QuickBooks Online while helping test and document processes for our ERP transition. Reconcile data between internal systems/subledgers and the G/L; surface mismatches early. Cross-functional Partner with Operations and the Technical Accounting lead to ensure clean cut-off for revenue and costs. Communicate clearly—brief write-ups, crisp summaries, and proactive status updates. What you’ll learn / growth path Master building audit-quality workpapers and recon programs. Exposure to ERP implementation. Clear advancement path to Senior Accountant (lead reconciliations, reviewer responsibilities, process ownership). Qualifications Must-have Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or 1+ year relevant accounting experience including internships). Solid grasp of GAAP basics (accruals, deferrals, revenue/cost cut-off) and how they show up in entries and reconciliations. Excel/Sheets proficiency: SUMIFS, INDEX/XMATCH, PivotTables, text functions, and error-handling. Strong attention to detail; you enjoy finding the $0.01 and explaining the “why.” Clear written communication and an organized approach to documentation. Nice-to-have Experience in a high-growth company or public accounting. Familiarity with QuickBooks Online. Basic BI/SQL or reconciliation automation exposure (not required). Tools you’ll use QuickBooks Online (transitioning to a scalable ERP) Google Sheets/Excel, Google Drive Bill Pay/Expensing tools (Ramp) Success in your first 90 days Month 1: Own a set of BS reconciliations with reviewed, audit-ready workpapers. Month 2: Zero aged recon breaks >30 days; accurate recurring JEs with documented support. Month 3: Deliver a complete close binder section end-to-end and lead at least one process improvement (e.g., template, checklist, or automation). Benefits Lunch stipend: $20/day Unlimited PTO 401(k): 5% company match Health coverage: 100% paid medical; dental/vision plans Parental leave: 100% paid Cell phone credit: $100/month Why join Remi? You’ll learn fast, ship real improvements, and see your work in the financials every month. If you’re organized, curious, and motivated to grow into a Senior Accountant and beyond, we’d love to meet you.