Accounting Analyst

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Accounting Analyst for a contract assignment with one of our premier SaaS clients in Lehi, UT. This is a hybrid role with 3 days per week in office. Responsibilities: Participate in month & quarter-end close activities including preparation of journal entries and reconciliations, with a focus on compensation accounting (regular payroll, PTO, fringe benefit, bonuses, sabbatical, relocation, sales commission, etc.) in accordance with U.S. GAAP Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to understand the root cause of reconciling items in accounts and build systematic processes to reduce their occurrence Leverage AI and other automation resources to optimize existing reconciliation processes involving large sets of data from multiple source systems or reports Support other finance teams by providing relevant accounting information that is presented accurately for use in decision making Assist with the manual clearing of payroll related bank transactions and perform UAT over system-driven General Ledger coding Support quarterly and annual audits as needed Perform monthly reviews of accruals and prepaid expenses for accuracy Provide flux analysis commentary for compensation accrual and expense amounts Ad hoc projects and analyses Support the GL Transactional Activities for JAPAC and EMEA Region; Prepare and post journal entries in SAP Required Skills: Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and work to tight deadlines Detail oriented and highly organized Experience identifying inefficiencies and leveraging AI or other technologies to streamline routine processes Problem-solver, structured and methodical Proven work experience in Accounting and understanding of U.S. GAAP Advanced Excel skills are essential Highly Desired skills: SAP, Blackline, AI tools & applications Preferred skills: PowerPoint, Tableau, Power BI Bachelor's degree in Accounting 6-9 years of accounting experience SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ . SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr