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Accountant

  • Accountant job type Posted on: Oct 14, 2026
  • Accountant experience level KIHOMAC
  • Accountant employment type Layton, Utah
  • Accountant salary Salary: $85,000 per year
  • Accountant employment type Onsite
  • Accountant salary Full-time

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Job Title :

Accountant

Job Type :

Full-Time

Job Location :

Layton Utah United States

Remote :

No

Jobcon Logo Job Description :

  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting activities
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy of financial transactions
  • Assist accounting manager with payroll accounting and related reconciliations
  • Assist accounting manager with capital expenditure, debt, and lease schedules 
  • Support federal, state, and local tax compliance activities
  • Support DCAA compliance and reporting requirements
  • Ensure accounting practices comply with GAAP and government contracting regulations
  • Assist with external financial audits and provide requested schedules and documentation
  • Perform subcontract reconciliations and support contract closeout activities
  • Review and approve employee travel expenses and corporate card transactions for policy and regulatory compliance
  • Asist with accounts payable/accounts receivable in conjunction with Finance, as needed
  • Support time-and-material administration through labor reconciliations and travel audits
  • Collaborate with operations, contracts, personnel, program management, and business development to support business objectives
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency
  • Assist accounting manager in completing ad hoc requests
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training:

  • Associate’s Degree in relevant field required
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred
  • Master’s Degree in Accounting or related field preferred 
  • CPA or progress towards certification preferred

Experience:

  • 8+ years of relevant experience with an Associate's Degree
  • 4+ years of experiene with a Bachelor's Degree
  • 2+ years of experience with a Master's Degree
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles preferred
  • Experience in DoW contracting and FAR cost principles preferred
  • Experience in cost accounting related to manufacturing preferred
  • Experience in joint and/or federal travel regulations preferred
  • Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end closing procedures
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
  • QuickBooks Enterprise experience preferred
  • SAGE or CCH Fixed Assets preferred
  • UNANET GovCon highly preferred
  • Experience supporting payroll, tax, and multi-entity accounting
  • Experience in audit & attestation services or internal audit highly desirable

Security:

  • Must be a US citizen
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
  • Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
  • Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
  • Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources

Salary: 

The projected salary range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000 per year. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.

Jobcon Logo Position Details

Posted:

Oct 14, 2026

Reference Number:

637A706B20

Employment:

Full-time

Salary:

$85,000 per year

City:

Layton

Job Origin:

WORKABLE_ORGANIC_FEED

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  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting activities
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy of financial transactions
  • Assist accounting manager with payroll accounting and related reconciliations
  • Assist accounting manager with capital expenditure, debt, and lease schedules 
  • Support federal, state, and local tax compliance activities
  • Support DCAA compliance and reporting requirements
  • Ensure accounting practices comply with GAAP and government contracting regulations
  • Assist with external financial audits and provide requested schedules and documentation
  • Perform subcontract reconciliations and support contract closeout activities
  • Review and approve employee travel expenses and corporate card transactions for policy and regulatory compliance
  • Asist with accounts payable/accounts receivable in conjunction with Finance, as needed
  • Support time-and-material administration through labor reconciliations and travel audits
  • Collaborate with operations, contracts, personnel, program management, and business development to support business objectives
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency
  • Assist accounting manager in completing ad hoc requests
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training:

  • Associate’s Degree in relevant field required
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred
  • Master’s Degree in Accounting or related field preferred 
  • CPA or progress towards certification preferred

Experience:

  • 8+ years of relevant experience with an Associate's Degree
  • 4+ years of experiene with a Bachelor's Degree
  • 2+ years of experience with a Master's Degree
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles preferred
  • Experience in DoW contracting and FAR cost principles preferred
  • Experience in cost accounting related to manufacturing preferred
  • Experience in joint and/or federal travel regulations preferred
  • Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end closing procedures
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
  • QuickBooks Enterprise experience preferred
  • SAGE or CCH Fixed Assets preferred
  • UNANET GovCon highly preferred
  • Experience supporting payroll, tax, and multi-entity accounting
  • Experience in audit & attestation services or internal audit highly desirable

Security:

  • Must be a US citizen
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
  • Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
  • Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
  • Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources

Salary: 

The projected salary range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000 per year. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.

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